Article 21
Dangerous Actions
IIHF Rule Book
21.1MAJOR PENALTY AND GAME MISCONDUCT PENALTY A major penalty with an automatic game misconduct penalty shall be imposed on any Player who commits an action that is not covered by the playing rules and, in the judgement of the Referee, endanger any person involved in the game.
21.2DISCIPLINARY MEASURES If deemed appropriate, supplementary discipline can be applied by the Proper Authorities at their discretion. ➔ Rule 28 – Supplementary Discipline. 04