sports dictionary Ice hockey - A STABBING BLOW

Ice hockey A STABBING BLOW one of the most serious violations of the rules, which is very likely to cause injury to a hockey player. If a player makes a movement with the end of the hook towards an opponent, then such actions can be qualified as a"stabbing blow". A stabbing attempt is punishable by a double minor penalty and a disciplinary penalty. If the illegal action reaches the target (the kick was made), the player receives a large fine, as well as a disciplinary penalty until the end of the game. A stabbing blow often causes injury. If this violation resulted in an injury to an opponent, the hockey player is penalized with a match fine.