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Rule 79 - Puck Must be Kept in Motion

(a) The puck must be kept in motion at all times.

(b) A minor penalty shall be imposed on any player, including the goalkeeper, who holds, freezes or plays the puck with his stick, skates or body in such a manner as to deliberately cause a stoppage of play.

(NOTE) With regard to a goalkeeper, this Rule applies outside of his goal crease area.

 







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