DHL Rules
Men's and Coed
Picking up players- Men's teams can pickup one player if they have 4 players and need a sub. Teams can pickup a goalie if they need one for a game. Coed- teams can pickup one girl, one guy and a goalie if needed. If they have no guy subs they can pick up one guy, if they have no girl subs they can pickup a girl. All players that are being used for pickups or goaltenders must be registered in the current DHL league
DHL is a 4 on 4 ball hockey league that plays out of the Fonthill lions club. 103 hurricane rd. Fonthill
team rosters - max 13 players-$1000 per team
individual fee- $120 per player, teams must have 6 paid players for the rep to play for free
Restraining Infractions
Restraining infractions in hockey are violations where a player illegally restricts the movement of an opponent to gain an advantage. Obstructing and/or impeding the progress of an opponent are examples of restraining actions.
Holding
When a player uses their arms to grab or clutch an opposing player to impede their movement. This can involve grabbing any part of the opponent’s body, clothing, or equipment.
Hooking
When a player uses their stick in a hook-like motion on an opposing player to slow down or obstruct the opponent’s movement. Also, if the stick hits the opponent’s hands/gloves, this is a hooking penalty.
Interference
Hindering the progress of, or getting in the way of, an opposing player who does not have the ball. Players without the ball must be allowed to run freely.
Tripping
A tripping penalty is called when a player uses their stick, leg, arm, or body to cause an opponent to fall or lose balance. This can occur intentionally or accidentally but is penalized regardless, as it can lead to dangerous falls and injuries, besides disrupting the flow of the game.
Physical Infractions
Physical infractions are penalties that involve illegal or excessive physical contact.
Boarding
Checking or pushing a defenseless opponent violently into the boards. These penalties usually occur from behind, resulting in the non-offending player going head-first into the boards. The penalty’s length is determined by the severity of the hit and can result in a two-minute minor to a five-minute major and a game misconduct penalty.
Charging
When a player builds up speed and covers a lot of distance to check the opponent violently. Charging can also include the offending player leaving their feet while checking the opposing player in an upward motion, usually toward the head area, i.e., launching themselves at the opponent.
Checking From Behind
Checking a defenseless opponent from behind when they are unaware of the upcoming hit is a penalty.
Clipping
Diving or throwing the body at the knees or legs of an opponent from any direction is a clipping penalty.
Elbowing
When a player extends their elbow to hit an opponent, usually in the head or neck area.
Fighting
When two players engage in punching and/or wrestling with each other, and they will not let the linesman or referee separate them. This is a 5 minute major plus a game ejection with potential suspensions.
Instigator
A two-minute minor penalty is awarded for instigating a fight in addition to the five-minute fighting major penalty. This is when one player clearly starts the altercation either by traveling a long distance to get to the other player when they are not directly involved in the play, and/or jumping a player from behind.
Head-Butting
Making intentional contact with an opponent where the primary force of the contact comes from the helmet or head. The minimum penalty length for head-butting is a four-minute double minor penalty.
Illegal Check to the Head
When a player bodychecks an opponent, and the primary point of contact is the head.
Kicking
The act of intentionally using a foot to kick an opponent.
Kneeing
When a player makes contact with the opponent by sticking their knee or leg out in an intentional motion.
Roughing
When a player punches or makes violent and excessive contact with an opponent with their gloved hand, usually towards the opponent’s head, this is also known as a face wash.
Slew-Footing
A slew-footing penalty is when a hockey player kicks out the feet of an opposing player from behind, usually in a sweeping motion, causing them to fall. Slew-footing is very dangerous as the non-offending player usually does not know they are about to be tripped from behind, which can result in their head hitting the ice.
Throwing Equipment
When a player throws a piece of their equipment at an opponent, they shall be penalized for throwing their equipment. Typically, this will be throwing a stick at another player to try to stop them from scoring; this is a rare penalty.
Stick Infractions
Stick infractions in hockey are penalties that occur due to improper or dangerous use of the hockey stick. Hockey players must be in control of their stick at all times.
Butt-Ending
Butt-ending happens when a player jabs an opponent with theDHL Rules
Men's and Coed
Picking up players- Men's teams can pickup one player if they have 4 players and need a sub. Teams can pickup a goalie if they need one for a game. Coed- teams can pickup one girl, one guy and a goalie if needed. If they have no guy subs they can pick up one guy, if they have no girl subs they can pickup a girl. All players that are being used for pickups or goaltenders must be registered in the current DHL league
DHL is a 4 on 4 ball hockey league that plays out of the Fonthill lions club. 103 hurricane rd. Fonthill
team rosters - max 13 players-$1000 per team
individual fee- $120 per player, teams must have 6 paid players for the rep to play for free
Restraining Infractions
Restraining infractions in hockey are violations where a player illegally restricts the movement of an opponent to gain an advantage. Obstructing and/or impeding the progress of an opponent are examples of restraining actions.
Holding
When a player uses their arms to grab or clutch an opposing player to impede their movement. This can involve grabbing any part of the opponent’s body, clothing, or equipment.
Hooking
When a player uses their stick in a hook-like motion on an opposing player to slow down or obstruct the opponent’s movement. Also, if the stick hits the opponent’s hands/gloves, this is a hooking penalty.
Interference
Hindering the progress of, or getting in the way of, an opposing player who does not have the ball. Players without the ball must be allowed to run freely.
Tripping
A tripping penalty is called when a player uses their stick, leg, arm, or body to cause an opponent to fall or lose balance. This can occur intentionally or accidentally but is penalized regardless, as it can lead to dangerous falls and injuries, besides disrupting the flow of the game.
Physical Infractions
Physical infractions are penalties that involve illegal or excessive physical contact.
Boarding
Checking or pushing a defenseless opponent violently into the boards. These penalties usually occur from behind, resulting in the non-offending player going head-first into the boards. The penalty’s length is determined by the severity of the hit and can result in a two-minute minor to a five-minute major and a game misconduct penalty.
Charging
When a player builds up speed and covers a lot of distance to check the opponent violently. Charging can also include the offending player leaving their feet while checking the opposing player in an upward motion, usually toward the head area, i.e., launching themselves at the opponent.
Checking From Behind
Checking a defenseless opponent from behind when they are unaware of the upcoming hit is a penalty.
Clipping
Diving or throwing the body at the knees or legs of an opponent from any direction is a clipping penalty.
Elbowing
When a player extends their elbow to hit an opponent, usually in the head or neck area.
Fighting
When two players engage in punching and/or wrestling with each other, and they will not let the linesman or referee separate them. This is a 5 minute major plus a game ejection with potential suspensions.
Instigator
A two-minute minor penalty is awarded for instigating a fight in addition to the five-minute fighting major penalty. This is when one player clearly starts the altercation either by traveling a long distance to get to the other player when they are not directly involved in the play, and/or jumping a player from behind.
Illegal Check to the Head
When a player body checks an opponent, and the primary point of contact is the head.
Kicking
The act of intentionally using a foot to kick an opponent.
Kneeing
When a player makes contact with the opponent by sticking their knee or leg out in an intentional motion.
Roughing
When a player punches or makes violent and excessive contact with an opponent with their gloved hand, usually towards the opponent’s head, this is also known as a face wash.
Slew-Footing
A slew-footing penalty is when a hockey player kicks out the feet of an opposing player from behind, usually in a sweeping motion, causing them to fall. Slew-footing is very dangerous as the non-offending player usually does not know they are about to be tripped from behind, which can result in their head hitting the ice.
Throwing Equipment
When a player throws a piece of their equipment at an opponent, they shall be penalized for throwing their equipment. Typically, this will be throwing a stick at another player to try to stop them from scoring; this is a rare penalty.
Stick Infractions
Stick infractions in hockey are penalties that occur due to improper or dangerous use of the hockey stick. Hockey players must be in control of their stick at all times.
Butt-Ending
Butt-ending happens when a player jabs an opponent with theDHL Rules
Men's and Coed
Picking up players- Men's teams can pickup one player if they have 4 players and need a sub. Teams can pickup a goalie if they need one for a game. Coed- teams can pickup one girl, one guy and a goalie if needed. If they have no guy subs they can pick up one guy, if they have no girl subs they can pickup a girl. All players that are being used for pickups or goaltenders must be registered in the current DHL league
DHL is a 4 on 4 ball hockey league that plays out of the Fonthill lions club. 103 hurricane rd. Fonthill
team rosters - max 13 players-$1000 per team
individual fee- $120 per player, teams must have 6 paid players for the rep to play for free
Restraining Infractions
Restraining infractions in hockey are violations where a player illegally restricts the movement of an opponent to gain an advantage. Obstructing and/or impeding the progress of an opponent are examples of restraining actions.
Holding
When a player uses their arms to grab or clutch an opposing player to impede their movement. This can involve grabbing any part of the opponent’s body, clothing, or equipment.
Hooking
When a player uses their stick in a hook-like motion on an opposing player to slow down or obstruct the opponent’s movement. Also, if the stick hits the opponent’s hands/gloves, this is a hooking penalty.
Interference
Hindering the progress of, or getting in the way of, an opposing player who does not have the ball. Players without the ball must be allowed to run freely.
Tripping
A tripping penalty is called when a player uses their stick, leg, arm, or body to cause an opponent to fall or lose balance. This can occur intentionally or accidentally but is penalized regardless, as it can lead to dangerous falls and injuries, besides disrupting the flow of the game.
Physical Infractions
Physical infractions are penalties that involve illegal or excessive physical contact.
Boarding
Checking or pushing a defenseless opponent violently into the boards. These penalties usually occur from behind, resulting in the non-offending player going head-first into the boards. The penalty’s length is determined by the severity of the hit and can result in a two-minute minor to a five-minute major and a game misconduct penalty.
Charging
When a player builds up speed and covers a lot of distance to check the opponent violently. Charging can also include the offending player leaving their feet while checking the opposing player in an upward motion, usually toward the head area, i.e., launching themselves at the opponent.
Checking From Behind
Checking a defenseless opponent from behind when they are unaware of the upcoming hit is a penalty.
Clipping
Diving or throwing the body at the knees or legs of an opponent from any direction is a clipping penalty.
Elbowing
When a player extends their elbow to hit an opponent, usually in the head or neck area.
Fighting
When two players engage in punching and/or wrestling with each other, and they will not let the linesman or referee separate them. This is a 5 minute major plus a game ejection with potential suspensions.
Instigator
A two-minute minor penalty is awarded for instigating a fight in addition to the five-minute fighting major penalty. This is when one player clearly starts the altercation either by traveling a long distance to get to the other player when they are not directly involved in the play, and/or jumping a player from behind.
Head-Butting
Making intentional contact with an opponent where the primary force of the contact comes from the helmet or head. The minimum penalty length for head-butting is a four-minute double minor penalty.
Illegal Check to the Head
When a player bodychecks an opponent, and the primary point of contact is the head.
Kicking
The act of intentionally using a foot to kick an opponent.
Kneeing
When a player makes contact with the opponent by sticking their knee or leg out in an intentional motion.
Roughing
When a player punches or makes violent and excessive contact with an opponent with their gloved hand, usually towards the opponent’s head, this is also known as a face wash.
Slew-Footing
A slew-footing penalty is when a hockey player kicks out the feet of an opposing player from behind, usually in a sweeping motion, causing them to fall. Slew-footing is very dangerous as the non-offending player usually does not know they are about to be tripped from behind, which can result in their head hitting the ice.
Throwing Equipment
When a player throws a piece of their equipment at an opponent, they shall be penalized for throwing their equipment. Typically, this will be throwing a stick at another player to try to stop them from scoring; this is a rare penalty.
Stick Infractions
Stick infractions in hockey are penalties that occur due to improper or dangerous use of the hockey stick. Hockey players must be in control of their stick at all times.
Butt-Ending
Butt-ending happens when a player jabs an opponent with theDHL Rules
Men's and Coed
Picking up players- Men's teams can pickup one player if they have 4 players and need a sub. Teams can pickup a goalie if they need one for a game. Coed- teams can pickup one girl, one guy and a goalie if needed. If they have no guy subs they can pick up one guy, if they have no girl subs they can pickup a girl. All players that are being used for pickups or goaltenders must be registered in the current DHL league
DHL is a 4 on 4 ball hockey league that plays out of the Fonthill lions club. 103 hurricane rd. Fonthill
team rosters - max 13 players-$1000 per team
individual fee- $120 per player, teams must have 6 paid players for the rep to play for free
Restraining Infractions
Restraining infractions in hockey are violations where a player illegally restricts the movement of an opponent to gain an advantage. Obstructing and/or impeding the progress of an opponent are examples of restraining actions.
Holding
When a player uses their arms to grab or clutch an opposing player to impede their movement. This can involve grabbing any part of the opponent’s body, clothing, or equipment.
Hooking
When a player uses their stick in a hook-like motion on an opposing player to slow down or obstruct the opponent’s movement. Also, if the stick hits the opponent’s hands/gloves, this is a hooking penalty.
Interference
Hindering the progress of, or getting in the way of, an opposing player who does not have the ball. Players without the ball must be allowed to run freely.
Tripping
A tripping penalty is called when a player uses their stick, leg, arm, or body to cause an opponent to fall or lose balance. This can occur intentionally or accidentally but is penalized regardless, as it can lead to dangerous falls and injuries, besides disrupting the flow of the game.
Physical Infractions
Physical infractions are penalties that involve illegal or excessive physical contact.
Boarding
Checking or pushing a defenseless opponent violently into the boards. These penalties usually occur from behind, resulting in the non-offending player going head-first into the boards. The penalty’s length is determined by the severity of the hit and can result in a two-minute minor to a five-minute major and a game misconduct penalty.
Charging
When a player builds up speed and covers a lot of distance to check the opponent violently. Charging can also include the offending player leaving their feet while checking the opposing player in an upward motion, usually toward the head area, i.e., launching themselves at the opponent.
Checking From Behind
Checking a defenseless opponent from behind when they are unaware of the upcoming hit is a penalty.
Clipping
Diving or throwing the body at the knees or legs of an opponent from any direction is a clipping penalty.
Elbowing
When a player extends their elbow to hit an opponent, usually in the head or neck area.
Fighting
When two players engage in punching and/or wrestling with each other, and they will not let the linesman or referee separate them. This is a 5 minute major plus a game ejection with potential suspensions.
Instigator
A two-minute minor penalty is awarded for instigating a fight in addition to the five-minute fighting major penalty. This is when one player clearly starts the altercation either by traveling a long distance to get to the other player when they are not directly involved in the play, and/or jumping a player from behind.
Head-Butting
Making intentional contact with an opponent where the primary force of the contact comes from the helmet or head. The minimum penalty length for head-butting is a four-minute double minor penalty.
Illegal Check to the Head
When a player bodychecks an opponent, and the primary point of contact is the head.
Kicking
The act of intentionally using a foot to kick an opponent.
Kneeing
When a player makes contact with the opponent by sticking their knee or leg out in an intentional motion.
Roughing
When a player punches or makes violent and excessive contact with an opponent with their gloved hand, usually towards the opponent’s head, this is also known as a face wash.
Slew-Footing
A slew-footing penalty is when a hockey player kicks out the feet of an opposing player from behind, usually in a sweeping motion, causing them to fall. Slew-footing is very dangerous as the non-offending player usually does not know they are about to be tripped from behind, which can result in their head hitting the ice.
Throwing Equipment
When a player throws a piece of their equipment at an opponent, they shall be penalized for throwing their equipment. Typically, this will be throwing a stick at another player to try to stop them from scoring; this is a rare penalty.
Stick Infractions
Stick infractions in hockey are penalties that occur due to improper or dangerous use of the hockey stick. Hockey players must be in control of their stick at all times.
Butt-Ending
Butt-ending happens when a player jabs an opponent with theDHL Rules
Men's and Coed
Picking up players- Men's teams can pickup one player if they have 4 players and need a sub. Teams can pickup a goalie if they need one for a game. Coed- teams can pickup one girl, one guy and a goalie if needed. If they have no guy subs they can pick up one guy, if they have no girl subs they can pickup a girl. All players that are being used for pickups or goaltenders must be registered in the current DHL league
DHL is a 4 on 4 ball hockey league that plays out of the Fonthill lions club. 103 hurricane rd. Fonthill
team rosters - max 13 players-$1000 per team
individual fee- $120 per player, teams must have 6 paid players for the rep to play for free
Restraining Infractions
Restraining infractions in hockey are violations where a player illegally restricts the movement of an opponent to gain an advantage. Obstructing and/or impeding the progress of an opponent are examples of restraining actions.
Holding
When a player uses their arms to grab or clutch an opposing player to impede their movement. This can involve grabbing any part of the opponent’s body, clothing, or equipment.
Hooking
When a player uses their stick in a hook-like motion on an opposing player to slow down or obstruct the opponent’s movement. Also, if the stick hits the opponent’s hands/gloves, this is a hooking penalty.
Interference
Hindering the progress of, or getting in the way of, an opposing player who does not have the ball. Players without the ball must be allowed to run freely.
Tripping
A tripping penalty is called when a player uses their stick, leg, arm, or body to cause an opponent to fall or lose balance. This can occur intentionally or accidentally but is penalized regardless, as it can lead to dangerous falls and injuries, besides disrupting the flow of the game.
Physical Infractions
Physical infractions are penalties that involve illegal or excessive physical contact.
Boarding
Checking or pushing a defenseless opponent violently into the boards. These penalties usually occur from behind, resulting in the non-offending player going head-first into the boards. The penalty’s length is determined by the severity of the hit and can result in a two-minute minor to a five-minute major and a game misconduct penalty.
Charging
When a player builds up speed and covers a lot of distance to check the opponent violently. Charging can also include the offending player leaving their feet while checking the opposing player in an upward motion, usually toward the head area, i.e., launching themselves at the opponent.
Checking From Behind
Checking a defenseless opponent from behind when they are unaware of the upcoming hit is a penalty.
Clipping
Diving or throwing the body at the knees or legs of an opponent from any direction is a clipping penalty.
Elbowing
When a player extends their elbow to hit an opponent, usually in the head or neck area.
Fighting
When two players engage in punching and/or wrestling with each other, and they will not let the linesman or referee separate them. This is a 5 minute major plus a game ejection with potential suspensions.
Instigator
A two-minute minor penalty is awarded for instigating a fight in addition to the five-minute fighting major penalty. This is when one player clearly starts the altercation either by traveling a long distance to get to the other player when they are not directly involved in the play, and/or jumping a player from behind.
Head-Butting
Making intentional contact with an opponent where the primary force of the contact comes from the helmet or head. The minimum penalty length for head-butting is a four-minute double minor penalty.
Illegal Check to the Head
When a player bodychecks an opponent, and the primary point of contact is the head.
Kicking
The act of intentionally using a foot to kick an opponent.
Kneeing
When a player makes contact with the opponent by sticking their knee or leg out in an intentional motion.
Roughing
When a player punches or makes violent and excessive contact with an opponent with their gloved hand, usually towards the opponent’s head, this is also known as a face wash.
Slew-Footing
A slew-footing penalty is when a hockey player kicks out the feet of an opposing player from behind, usually in a sweeping motion, causing them to fall. Slew-footing is very dangerous as the non-offending player usually does not know they are about to be tripped from behind, which can result in their head hitting the ice.
Throwing Equipment
When a player throws a piece of their equipment at an opponent, they shall be penalized for throwing their equipment. Typically, this will be throwing a stick at another player to try to stop them from scoring; this is a rare penalty.
Stick Infractions
Stick infractions in hockey are penalties that occur due to improper or dangerous use of the hockey stick. Hockey players must be in control of their stick at all times.
Butt-Ending
Butt-ending happens when a player jabs an opponent with theDHL Rules
Men's and Coed
Picking up players- Men's teams can pickup one player if they have 4 players and need a sub. Teams can pickup a goalie if they need one for a game. Coed- teams can pickup one girl, one guy and a goalie if needed. If they have no guy subs they can pick up one guy, if they have no girl subs they can pickup a girl. All players that are being used for pickups or goaltenders must be registered in the current DHL league
DHL is a 4 on 4 ball hockey league that plays out of the Fonthill lions club. 103 hurricane rd. Fonthill
team rosters - max 13 players-$1000 per team
individual fee- $120 per player, teams must have 6 paid players for the rep to play for free
Restraining Infractions
Restraining infractions in hockey are violations where a player illegally restricts the movement of an opponent to gain an advantage. Obstructing and/or impeding the progress of an opponent are examples of restraining actions.
Holding
When a player uses their arms to grab or clutch an opposing player to impede their movement. This can involve grabbing any part of the opponent’s body, clothing, or equipment.
Hooking
When a player uses their stick in a hook-like motion on an opposing player to slow down or obstruct the opponent’s movement. Also, if the stick hits the opponent’s hands/gloves, this is a hooking penalty.
Interference
Hindering the progress of, or getting in the way of, an opposing player who does not have the ball. Players without the ball must be allowed to run freely.
Tripping
A tripping penalty is called when a player uses their stick, leg, arm, or body to cause an opponent to fall or lose balance. This can occur intentionally or accidentally but is penalized regardless, as it can lead to dangerous falls and injuries, besides disrupting the flow of the game.
Physical Infractions
Physical infractions are penalties that involve illegal or excessive physical contact.
Boarding
Checking or pushing a defenseless opponent violently into the boards. These penalties usually occur from behind, resulting in the non-offending player going head-first into the boards. The penalty’s length is determined by the severity of the hit and can result in a two-minute minor to a five-minute major and a game misconduct penalty.
Charging
When a player builds up speed and covers a lot of distance to check the opponent violently. Charging can also include the offending player leaving their feet while checking the opposing player in an upward motion, usually toward the head area, i.e., launching themselves at the opponent.
Checking From Behind
Checking a defenseless opponent from behind when they are unaware of the upcoming hit is a penalty.
Clipping
Diving or throwing the body at the knees or legs of an opponent from any direction is a clipping penalty.
Elbowing
When a player extends their elbow to hit an opponent, usually in the head or neck area.
Fighting
When two players engage in punching and/or wrestling with each other, and they will not let the linesman or referee separate them. This is a 5 minute major plus a game ejection with potential suspensions.
Instigator
A two-minute minor penalty is awarded for instigating a fight in addition to the five-minute fighting major penalty. This is when one player clearly starts the altercation either by traveling a long distance to get to the other player when they are not directly involved in the play, and/or jumping a player from behind.
Head-Butting
Making intentional contact with an opponent where the primary force of the contact comes from the helmet or head. The minimum penalty length for head-butting is a four-minute double minor penalty.
Illegal Check to the Head
When a player bodychecks an opponent, and the primary point of contact is the head.
Kicking
The act of intentionally using a foot to kick an opponent.
Kneeing
When a player makes contact with the opponent by sticking their knee or leg out in an intentional motion.
Roughing
When a player punches or makes violent and excessive contact with an opponent with their gloved hand, usually towards the opponent’s head, this is also known as a face wash.
Slew-Footing
A slew-footing penalty is when a hockey player kicks out the feet of an opposing player from behind, usually in a sweeping motion, causing them to fall. Slew-footing is very dangerous as the non-offending player usually does not know they are about to be tripped from behind, which can result in their head hitting the ice.
Throwing Equipment
When a player throws a piece of their equipment at an opponent, they shall be penalized for throwing their equipment. Typically, this will be throwing a stick at another player to try to stop them from scoring; this is a rare penalty.
Stick Infractions
Stick infractions in hockey are penalties that occur due to improper or dangerous use of the hockey stick. Hockey players must be in control of their stick at all times.
Butt-Ending
Butt-ending happens when a player jabs an opponent with theDHL Rules
Men's and Coed
Picking up players- Men's teams can pickup one player if they have 4 players and need a sub. Teams can pickup a goalie if they need one for a game. Coed- teams can pickup one girl, one guy and a goalie if needed. If they have no guy subs they can pick up one guy, if they have no girl subs they can pickup a girl. All players that are being used for pickups or goaltenders must be registered in the current DHL league
DHL is a 4 on 4 ball hockey league that plays out of the Fonthill lions club. 103 hurricane rd. Fonthill
team rosters - max 13 players-$1000 per team
individual fee- $120 per player, teams must have 6 paid players for the rep to play for free
Restraining Infractions
Restraining infractions in hockey are violations where a player illegally restricts the movement of an opponent to gain an advantage. Obstructing and/or impeding the progress of an opponent are examples of restraining actions.
Holding
When a player uses their arms to grab or clutch an opposing player to impede their movement. This can involve grabbing any part of the opponent’s body, clothing, or equipment.
Hooking
When a player uses their stick in a hook-like motion on an opposing player to slow down or obstruct the opponent’s movement. Also, if the stick hits the opponent’s hands/gloves, this is a hooking penalty.
Interference
Hindering the progress of, or getting in the way of, an opposing player who does not have the ball. Players without the ball must be allowed to run freely.
Tripping
A tripping penalty is called when a player uses their stick, leg, arm, or body to cause an opponent to fall or lose balance. This can occur intentionally or accidentally but is penalized regardless, as it can lead to dangerous falls and injuries, besides disrupting the flow of the game.
Physical Infractions
Physical infractions are penalties that involve illegal or excessive physical contact.
Boarding
Checking or pushing a defenseless opponent violently into the boards. These penalties usually occur from behind, resulting in the non-offending player going head-first into the boards. The penalty’s length is determined by the severity of the hit and can result in a two-minute minor to a five-minute major and a game misconduct penalty.
Charging
When a player builds up speed and covers a lot of distance to check the opponent violently. Charging can also include the offending player leaving their feet while checking the opposing player in an upward motion, usually toward the head area, i.e., launching themselves at the opponent.
Checking From Behind
Checking a defenseless opponent from behind when they are unaware of the upcoming hit is a penalty.
Clipping
Diving or throwing the body at the knees or legs of an opponent from any direction is a clipping penalty.
Elbowing
When a player extends their elbow to hit an opponent, usually in the head or neck area.
Fighting
When two players engage in punching and/or wrestling with each other, and they will not let the linesman or referee separate them. This is a 5 minute major plus a game ejection with potential suspensions.
Instigator
A two-minute minor penalty is awarded for instigating a fight in addition to the five-minute fighting major penalty. This is when one player clearly starts the altercation either by traveling a long distance to get to the other player when they are not directly involved in the play, and/or jumping a player from behind.
Head-Butting
Making intentional contact with an opponent where the primary force of the contact comes from the helmet or head. The minimum penalty length for head-butting is a four-minute double minor penalty.
Illegal Check to the Head
When a player bodychecks an opponent, and the primary point of contact is the head.
Kicking
The act of intentionally using a foot to kick an opponent.
Kneeing
When a player makes contact with the opponent by sticking their knee or leg out in an intentional motion.
Roughing
When a player punches or makes violent and excessive contact with an opponent with their gloved hand, usually towards the opponent’s head, this is also known as a face wash.
Slew-Footing
A slew-footing penalty is when a hockey player kicks out the feet of an opposing player from behind, usually in a sweeping motion, causing them to fall. Slew-footing is very dangerous as the non-offending player usually does not know they are about to be tripped from behind, which can result in their head hitting the ice.
Throwing Equipment
When a player throws a piece of their equipment at an opponent, they shall be penalized for throwing their equipment. Typically, this will be throwing a stick at another player to try to stop them from scoring; this is a rare penalty.
Stick Infractions
Stick infractions in hockey are penalties that occur due to improper or dangerous use of the hockey stick. Hockey players must be in control of their stick at all times.
Butt-Ending
Butt-ending happens when a player jabs an opponent with theDHL Rules
Men's and Coed
Picking up players- Men's teams can pickup one player if they have 4 players and need a sub. Teams can pickup a goalie if they need one for a game. Coed- teams can pickup one girl, one guy and a goalie if needed. If they have no guy subs they can pick up one guy, if they have no girl subs they can pickup a girl. All players that are being used for pickups or goaltenders must be registered in the current DHL league
DHL is a 4 on 4 ball hockey league that plays out of the Fonthill lions club. 103 hurricane rd. Fonthill team rosters - max 13 players-$1000 per team individual fee- $120 per player, teams must have 6 paid players for the rep to play for free
Restraining Infractions - Restraining infractions in hockey are violations where a player illegally restricts the movement of an opponent to gain an advantage. Obstructing and/or impeding the progress of an opponent are examples of restraining actions. Holding When a player uses their arms to grab or clutch an opposing player to impede their movement. This can involve grabbing any part of the opponent’s body, clothing, or equipment.
Hooking When a player uses their stick in a hook-like motion on an opposing player to slow down or obstruct the opponent’s movement. Also, if the stick hits the opponent’s hands/gloves, this is a hooking penalty.
Interference Hindering the progress of, or getting in the way of, an opposing player who does not have the ball. Players without the ball must be allowed to run freely.
Tripping A tripping penalty is called when a player uses their stick, leg, arm, or body to cause an opponent to fall or lose balance. This can occur intentionally or accidentally but is penalized regardless, as it can lead to dangerous falls and injuries, besides disrupting the flow of the game.
Physical Infractions Physical infractions are penalties that involve illegal or excessive physical contact. Boarding Checking or pushing a defenseless opponent violently into the boards. These penalties usually occur from behind, resulting in the non-offending player going head-first into the boards. The penalty’s length is determined by the severity of the hit and can result in a two-minute minor to a five-minute major and a game misconduct penalty.
Charging When a player builds up speed and covers a lot of distance to check the opponent violently. Charging can also include the offending player leaving their feet while checking the opposing player in an upward motion, usually toward the head area, i.e., launching themselves at the opponent.
Checking From Behind Checking a defenseless opponent from behind when they are unaware of the upcoming hit is a penalty.
Clipping Diving or throwing the body at the knees or legs of an opponent from any direction is a clipping penalty.
Elbowing When a player extends their elbow to hit an opponent, usually in the head or neck area.
Fighting When two players engage in punching and/or wrestling with each other, and they will not let the linesman or referee separate them. This is a 5 minute major plus a game ejection with potential suspensions.
Instigator A two-minute minor penalty is awarded for instigating a fight in addition to the five-minute fighting major penalty. This is when one player clearly starts the altercation either by traveling a long distance to get to the other player when they are not directly involved in the play, and/or jumping a player from behind.
Head-Butting Making intentional contact with an opponent where the primary force of the contact comes from the helmet or head. The minimum penalty length for head-butting is a four-minute double minor penalty.
Illegal Check to the Head When a player bodychecks an opponent, and the primary point of contact is the head.
Kicking The act of intentionally using a foot to kick an opponent.
Kneeing When a player makes contact with the opponent by sticking their knee or leg out in an intentional motion.
Roughing When a player punches or makes violent and excessive contact with an opponent with their gloved hand, usually towards the opponent’s head, this is also known as a face wash.
Slew-Footing A slew-footing penalty is when a hockey player kicks out the feet of an opposing player from behind, usually in a sweeping motion, causing them to fall. Slew-footing is very dangerous as the non-offending player usually does not know they are about to be tripped from behind, which can result in their head hitting the ice.
Throwing Equipment When a player throws a piece of their equipment at an opponent, they shall be penalized for throwing their equipment. Typically, this will be throwing a stick at another player to try to stop them from scoring; this is a rare penalty.
Stick Infractions Stick infractions in hockey are penalties that occur due to improper or dangerous use of the hockey stick. Hockey players must be in control of their stick at all times.