ECHL Adopts NHL Interpretation Of Rule 75 Unsportsmanlike Conduct

April 16, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release

PRINCETON, N.J. (April 16, 2008) - The ECHL announced that, in accordance with its working relationship with the National Hockey League, it has adopted the NHL interpretation of Rule 75 - Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

"An unsportsmanlike conduct minor penalty (Rule 75) will be interpreted and applied, effective immediately, to a situation when an offensive player positions himself facing the opposition goaltender and engages in actions such as waving his arms or stick in front of the goaltender's face, for the purpose of improperly interfering with and/or distracting the goaltender as opposed to positioning himself to try to make a play."

NOTE: This action when taken by an attacking player is not permitted in front of the goal line and/or behind the goal line. The criteria as listed must be evident in order to apply the minor for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

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