minor penalty which occurs when a player checks an opponent by carrying his stick above the normal height of his opponent's waist and hits, or menaces the opponent with it; if injury is caused it becomes a major penalty; i f a referee determines that the raising of the stick was unintentional and no contact occurred, the penalty is only against the team and results in a face-off.
Holding both fists, clenched, one immediately above the other, at the side of the head.
Checking or menacing an opponent while carrying a high stick. Usually incurs a minor penalty, but a major penalty if the opponent is injured or blood is drawn.
Carrying the stick above the shoulder to use against the opponent.
Carrying the stick above shoulder level. Always illegal, but calls for a penalty if one player hits another player with his high stick. Otherwise, calls for a faceoff.
A minor penalty when a player checks an opponent by carrying the stick above the normal height of the opponent's waist and hits, or menaces the opponent with it.
minor penalty which occurs when a player carries his stick above the normal height of his opponent’s shoulders and hits or menaces the opponent with it; if injury is caused it becomes a major penalty f a referee determines that the raising of the stick was unintentional and no contact occurred, it is considered a team infraction, and a face-off is held in the offender's defensive zone.
The carrying of the stick above the normal height of the shoulder is known as high-sticking and is prohibited.
High-Sticking is a penalized action in the sport of Hockey where a player advertently or inadvertently raises his stick above shoulder level. A stoppage in play results if a "High-Stick" comes in contact with the puck and the team who touched it regains control of the puck. Play usually continues if a player touches the puck with a high stick and the opposing team gains control of the puck.
