Kneeing
IIHF Rule Book
50.1KNEEING Kneeing is the act of a Player leading with their knee and in some cases extending their leg outwards to make contact with their opponent.
50.2MINOR PENALTY The Referee shall, at their discretion, assess a minor penalty, based on the severity of the infraction, to a Player guilty of “kneeing” an opponent.
50.3MAJOR PENALTY AND GAME MISCONDUCT PENALTY The Referee, at their discretion, may assess a major penalty and an automatic game misconduct penalty if, in their judgment, the Player recklessly endangers their opponent by “kneeing” and the Player would not be sufficiently sanctioned by imposing a minor penalty. Such assessment of reckless endangerment shall be based on the severity of the infraction, severity of the contact, the degree of violence and the general reprehensibility involved.
50.4DISCIPLINARY MEASURES If deemed appropriate, Supplementary Discipline can be applied by the Proper Authorities at their discretion. ➔ Rule 28 – Supplementary Discipline.