Scrums And Altercations

Physical distancing after the whistle is of the utmost importance. Players are expected to immediately separate and distance themselves in between whistles.

• There will be zero tolerance for face-washing. This will immediately result in a double-minor for head contact.
• Officials are being encouraged to utilize their whistles to stop play earlier and prevent unnecessary scrums or altercations.
• Penalties will be assessed to players causing scrums or altercations or those who are not abiding by whistles or instructions to leave the area.
• No fighting at any level.

Spitting

• No spitting is permitted at any time.
• If a team is warned multiple times about spitting, officials will assess an Unsportsmanlike Conduct minor penalty Rule 9.2(a).

Body Contact

• Regular body contact during game play is allowed where allowed under Hockey Canada and Hockey PEI Rules and Regulations; however, players must physical distance immediately after the completion of a play.
• Players are encouraged to prevent unnecessary contact or collisions where possible.

Benches

Physical distancing must be maintained where possible. While during game play it may be unavoidable to sit within proximity of one another, there are some measures around benches that need to be taken:

• No team cheers
• No team huddling around the benches
• Officials will be encouraged to start play quickly between period to avoid any congregating around benches
• All players must have their own water bottles and those bottle are to be clearly identified.

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