Roughing
IIHF Rule Book
51.1ROUGHING Roughing is a punching or slamming motion with or without the glove on the hand, normally directed at the head or face of an PHYSICAL INFRACTIONS opponent, or if a Player intentionally removes an opponent’s helmet during play. Roughing is a minor altercation that is not worthy of a major penalty to either participant.
51.2MINOR PENALTY The Referee shall, at their discretion, assess a minor penalty on a Player who strikes an opponent with their hand or fist, or if a Player intentionally removes an opponent’s helmet during play pursuant. ➔ Rule 9.6 – Helmets. A Player who persists in continuing to be involved in roughing is subject to rules for “fighting” ➔ Rule 46 – Fighting.
51.3MAJOR PENALTY AND GAME MISCONDUCT PENALTY The Referee, at their discretion, may assess a major penalty and an automatic game misconduct penalty to a goalkeeper who uses their blocker glove to punch an opponent and the action is likely to result in injury to the opponent.
51.4PENALTY SHOT 06 This rule is described under ➔ Rule 24.8 – Infractions
51.5AWARDED GOAL This rule is described under ➔ Rule 25 – Awarded Goal
51.6DISCIPLINARY MEASURES If deemed appropriate, Supplementary Discipline can be applied by the Proper Authorities at their discretion. ➔ Rule 28 – Supplementary Discipline.