playing rules – physical harassment of officials

Rule 71. Physical Harassment of Officials

(a) Any player or team official who intentionally touches, holds or pushes a Referee or Off-floor Official before, during or after a game shall be assessed a Match penalty and shall be reported to the President by the Referee.

(b) Any player or team official who deliberately strikes, trips or body checks a Referee or Off-floor Official before, during or after a game shall be assessed a Match penalty and shall be reported to the President by the Referee. Such player or team official may be suspended for one year or more.

(c) Any player or team official who threatens or attempts to strike a Referee or any Off-floor Official before, during or after a game shall be assessed a Match penalty and shall be reported to the President by the Referee.