IIHF Rule Book 2010 | Page 43

OTHER PENALTIES 550 - ABUSE OF OFFICIAL AND UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT BY PLAYERS a) If any player: 1. When penalized, does not go directly to the penalty bench or the dresing room. 2. While off the ice, uses obscene, profane or abusive language 3. While off the ice, interferes in any manner with any official his team shall be assessed a: Bench Minor penalty b) A player who: (2’) 1. Challenges or disputes the ruling of any official during the game, 2. Shoots intentionally the puck out of reach of an official who is retrieving it 3. Enters or remains in the Referee crease while the Referee is reporting to any official. he shall be assessed a: MISCONDUCT PENALTY SIGNAL RULES 504, 550, 551 Misconduct penalty For any further dispute, he shall be assessed a: Game Misconduct penalty (10’) (GM) c) If a player on the ice who: 1. Uses obscene, profane or abusive language on the ice or anywhere in the rink before, during of after the game except in the vicinity of the bench. 2. Bangs t