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Minnesota at Denver Feb 10 & 11
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Re: Minnesota at Denver Feb 10 & 11
"Intimidation tactics have no place in ice hockey. These tactics include any contact to the head of the opponent, checking from behind and late avoidable body checks to an opponent who is no longer is possession and control of the puck."
"the purpose of the check shall be to separate the opponent from the puck and officials should strictly penalize any illegal actions such as boarding, charging and a late avoidable body check to a player who is no longer in possession and control of the puck."
"A player cannot use the hands, stick or extension of the arms to body check an opponent or deliver an avoidable body check to a player who is not in possession and control of the puck. Examples include: .... Delivering an avoidable check to a player who has already relinquished control of the puck by a pass or shot. This is oftentimes referred to as 'finishing' the check."
Seems pretty clear, at least in USA Hockey's domain. I'm sure NCAA has their own rulebook. But I doubt it gives the green light on late, avoidable hits.
Agree. USA Hockey 2011-13 rulebook is quite clear on this:
"Intimidation tactics have no place in ice hockey. These tactics include any contact to the head of the opponent, checking from behind and late avoidable body checks to an opponent who is no longer is possession and control of the puck."
"the purpose of the check shall be to separate the opponent from the puck and officials should strictly penalize any illegal actions such as boarding, charging and a late avoidable body check to a player who is no longer in possession and control of the puck."
"A player cannot use the hands, stick or extension of the arms to body check an opponent or deliver an avoidable body check to a player who is not in possession and control of the puck. Examples include: .... Delivering an avoidable check to a player who has already relinquished control of the puck by a pass or shot. This is oftentimes referred to as 'finishing' the check."
Seems pretty clear, at least in USA Hockey's domain. I'm sure NCAA has their own rulebook. But I doubt it gives the green light on late, avoidable hits.