CHL Board of Governors Vote on Player Safety Rule
October 18, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (October 18, 2013) - The Central Hockey League (CHL) Board of Governors unanimously approved today the adaptation of a rule that would penalize players for removing their helmet prior to engaging in a fight.
"Player safety is of the utmost importance and the hockey community has saw fit to take whatever necessary steps they can to offer the safest playing environment for their players," said Steve Ryan, CHL Commissioner. "I applaud our Owners and Governors for recognizing the importance of this issue and voting accordingly."
The rule calls for a two minute minor penalty for Unsportsmanlike Conduct if a player removes his helmets prior to engaging in a fight or should a player deliberately remove another player's helmet in the course of a fight. Helmets that come off in the course of and resulting from the altercation will not result in a penalty to either player.
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