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1997 NHL Rulebook - Playing Rules
Rule 62. Interference
NOTE: The last player to touch the puck, other than the goalkeeper, shall be considered the player in possession. In
interpreting this rule, the Referee should make sure which of the players is the one creating the interference. Often, it is
the action and movement of the attacking player which causes the interference since the defending players are entitled to
stand their ground or shadow the attacking players. Players of the side in possession shall not abe allowed to run
deliberate interference for the puck carrier.
NOTE: The attention of Referees is directed particularly to three types of offensive interference which should be
penalized:
1.When the defending team secures possession of the puck in its own end and the other players of that team run
interference for the puck carrier by forming a protective screen against forecheckers;
2.When a player facing-off obstructs his opposing number after the face-off when the opponent is not in possession
of the puck;
3.When the puck carrier makes a drop pass and follows through so as to make bodily contact with an opposing
player. Defensive interference consists of bodily contact with an opposing player who is not in possession of the
puck.
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