Rules Question

[Wallzy41 9]

Is it illegal under IIHF/NHL rules to play with a cast on any part of your body, or just for the general safety of the injured player? I had a buddy of mine have major surgery to repair a broken finger and was back playing on the pond no contact roughly 2 weeks later.

[chippa13 1844]

It is not illegal in the NHL, however, a player with any kind of tape or cast on the hands cannot engage in fisticuffs.

[Wallzy41 9]

This sparks another question. Do they believe tape will give the fighter an advantage? Obviously, a cast hurts when you get accidentally hit with one, let alone slugged in the face during a fight.

[jcp2 2]

How about rope-fists a la Kickboxer?

[Chadd 916]

Under IIHF, USAH and HC rules the case must be soft or covered with soft material. NHL rules don't really matter as they generally ignore them anyway.

[Wallzy41 9]

Chadd, you're the man. Thank you. That was exactly what I was looking for.

[frankie56 0]

The specs for the material to pad a cast with are specific, you should check the USA Hockey rulebook (rule 305) and bring a copy of it to the game, not all refs know that rule. You also need a note from a physician otherwise it's a no-go even with the proper padding.

[tips09 0]

This sparks another question. Do they believe tape will give the fighter an advantage? Obviously, a cast hurts when you get accidentally hit with one, let alone slugged in the face during a fight.

It definately does give an advantage. It sticks more to the opponent who is getting hit which can cause the opponent to cut easier. Thats just how i see it though.

[IniNew 53]

Steve Ott was suspended for "Intent to Injure" after defending himself against a few punches last season when he injured his hand.

[Chadd 916]

Steve Ott was suspended for "Intent to Injure" after defending himself against a few punches last season when he injured his hand.

It's one of the few "black & white" rules that the NHL has enforced consistently.

[Wallzy41 9]

It's probably in best interest that Gonchar lost the cast then. PS: Let's go pens! He's back in the lineup tonight, cast free and ready to roll!

[chippa13 1844]

Steve Ott was suspended for "Intent to Injure" after defending himself against a few punches last season when he injured his hand.

Ott actually tore out the stitching that keep his gloves sewn to his jersey?

[chk hrd 164]

This sparks another question. Do they believe tape will give the fighter an advantage? Obviously, a cast hurts when you get accidentally hit with one, let alone slugged in the face during a fight.

It definately does give an advantage. It sticks more to the opponent who is getting hit which can cause the opponent to cut easier. Thats just how i see it though.

Not only does it give you a little extra padding on your hand you could use it to hide things (like foil in slapshot). Tape is pretty course compared to skin. It does a good job of grabbing hold of skin and tearing it, especially around the eyebrow and cheek bone

[junior 1]

It is not illegal in the NHL, however, a player with any kind of tape or cast on the hands cannot engage in fisticuffs.

I thought "fisticuffs" was illegal with or without tape on the hands. Thats why a penalty is given for fighting.

[Chadd 916]

It is not illegal in the NHL, however, a player with any kind of tape or cast on the hands cannot engage in fisticuffs.

I thought "fisticuffs" was illegal with or without tape on the hands. Thats why a penalty is given for fighting.

There is a difference between something that results in a penalty and something that results in a suspension