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1997 NHL Rulebook - Playing Rules
Rule 54. Fisticuffs
NOTE: An altercation is a situation involving two players, with at least one to be penalized.
NOTE 1: It is the intent and purpose of this rule that the Referee shall impose the "major and game misconduct"penalty
in all cases where the instigator or retaliator of the fight is the aggressor and is plainly doing so for the purpose of
intimidation or punishment.
NOTE 2: The Referee is provided very wide latitude in the penalties which he may impose under this rule. This is done
intentionally to enable him to differentiate between the obvious degrees of responsibility of the participants either for
starting the fighting or persisting in continuing the fighting. The discretion provided should be exercised realistically.
NOTE 3: Referees are directed to employ every means provided by these rules to stop "brawling" and should use this
rule and Rules 42(e) and (f) Ð Abuse of Officials and other Misconduct.
NOTE: Any player wearing tape or any other material on his hands (below the wrist) who cuts or injures an opponent
during an altercation will receive a match penalty under Rule 49 Ð Deliberate Injury of Opponents.
NOTE: In the case of altercations taking place after the period or game the fine under this rule shall be assessed only in the
event that an altercation is commenced after the period or game has terminated.
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