BOARDING
Pounding the closed fist of one hand into the other. Called for driving opponent into dashers.
 
 
CHARGING
Rotating clenched fists in front of chest. Called for taking more than tree strides before checking opponent.
 
 
CROSS CHECKING
A forward and backward motion with fist extending from the chest. Called for hitting opponent with both hands on the stick and no part of the stick on the ice.
 
 
DELAYED CALLING OF PENALTY
Referee extends arm and points to penalized player until penalized team regains possession of puck.
 
 
ELBOWING
Tapping the elbow with the opposite hand. Called when using elbow to impede opponent.
 
 
HIGH-STICKING
Holding both fist, clenched, one above the other at the side of the head. Called for carrying stick above shoulder against opponent.
 
 
HOLDING
Clasping the wrists in front of the chest. Called for using hands on opponent or his equipment.
 
 
HOOKING
Tugging motion with arms, as called for using stick or blade to hook opponent.
 
 
ICING
Linesman's arms folding across the upper chest.
 
 
INTERFERENCE
Crossed arms in front of chest with fists closed. Called for having contact with opponent not in possession of puck.
 
 
KNEEING
Slapping the knee with palm of hand. Called when using knee to impede opponent.
 
 
MISCONDUCT
Place both hands on hips. Called for various forms of misconduct or when a player incurs a second major penalty in a game.
 
 
ROUGHING
A thrusting motion with the arm extending from the side. Called for engaging in fisticuffs or shoving.
 
 
SLASHING
Chopping with one hand across the opposite forearm. Called for swinging stick at opponent.
 
 
SPEARING
A jabbing motion with both hands in front of the body. Called for using the stick like a spear.
 
 
TRIPPING
Strike the right leg with the right hand below the knee. Called for using stick, arm, or lef to cause the opponent to trip or fall.
 
 
UNSPORTMAN-LIKE CONDUCT
Use both hands to form a "T" in front of the chest.
 
 
WASH-OUT
Both arms swung across the body with palms down. When used by the referee, it means goal disallowed and by the linesman, it means no offside or icing.