ma*jor pen*al*ty
What Is The Definition Of Major Penalty In Ice Hockey?
1. A major penalty is a penalty in ice hockey in which a player, excluding the goalie, commits a severe infraction and must serve five minutes of penalty time. The team must play short-handed during this time.
A major penalty is more severe than a minor penalty. Depending on the league, if a second major penalty is given during the same match, the player or goalie is issued a game misconduct penalty and a two-game suspension.
How Does A Player Receive A Major Penalty In Ice Hockey?
Major penalties in ice hockey are given for offenses such as:
- Fighting
- Spearing
- Slashing
- Butt-ending
- Charging
- Cross-checking
- Boarding
- High sticking
Example Of How Major Penalty Is Used In Commentary
1. Zack Stortini of the Oilers had a league high 25 major penalties during the 2008-2009 season.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Ice Hockey
Abbreviated As:
1. MAJOR