Rule 609 | Cross-Checking
(Note) Cross-checking is the action of using the shaft of the stick between the two hands to forcefully check an opponent with no portion of the stick on the ice.
(a)A minor penalty shall be assessed for cross-checking an opponent.
(b)A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed toany player who recklessly endangersan opponent as a result of cross-checking.
(c)A match penalty for reckless endangerment may also be assessed for cross-checking.