Governance


Suspensions

The Hockey Saskatchewan Coordinator of Discipline has the ability to issue discipline for any action on and off the ice by any Hockey Saskatchewan registered participant that is not covered by Hockey Canada/Hockey Saskatchewan playing rules.

Disciplinary offenses on Game sheets for any sanctioned Hockey Saskatchewan game may only be altered with the approval of the Hockey Saskatchewan Coordinator of Discipline.

Executives for the SJHL, PJHL, Junior C and Female Junior Leagues address offenses occurring in exhibition, preseason, league and league playoff games, except for 11.4 and 11.5 offenses.  The Executives of the Leagues will consult with the Hockey Saskatchewan Coordinator of Discipline for all 11.4 and 11.5 offenses.

Note: “Preseason” games are defined as those that involve two teams from the same league who play a game prior to Scheduled League play beginning.  Preseason games must be scheduled through the League Executive.

“Exhibition” games are defined as those that involve two teams from different leagues prior to, or following the start, of League play.

5.09.01    Junior A

a)  The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (Junior A) will follow the Minimum Suspension Guidelines of Hockey Canada as listed in Regulation 5.09.04.

b)    The Minimum Suspension guidelines in Regulation 5.09.04 is the Minimum guideline for the application of a suspension of team members.

c)    Leagues may extend the basic suspension(s); however, they shall not reduce the Hockey Canada Minimum guideline.

d)    The game in which any of the penalties assessed fall under Hockey Saskatchewan Minimum Suspension guidelines, shall not be counted in the length of the suspension.

e)    It is the responsibility of each team manager and/or coach to ensure the team member(s) sit out their appropriate suspensions.  If in doubt as to the relevant suspension, contact the applicable League President.

5.09.02    Application Guidelines of Suspensions

a)  Suspensions by Hockey Saskatchewan of any registered referee, player, coach, or team official may include a suspension that will not allow such suspended person to participate in the game of hockey in any capacity.  The following guidelines apply:

i)    The suspension from all aspects of hockey games apply to all suspensions issued for breach of the Hockey Saskatchewan Bylaws or Regulations, as well as all suspensions issued under Hockey Canada/Hockey Saskatchewan Playing Rule 2.2; 2.2 c); 11.2; 11.3; 11.4; 11.5 i), ii), iii) and iv).

ii)    Unless specified otherwise, suspensions resulting from violation of Hockey Canada/Hockey Saskatchewan playing rules, would only suspend the referee, player, or team official from participating in the game of hockey in the capacity at which he/she received their suspension.

b)   While a player or team official is serving their suspension, they may not participate with the Team in any capacity during games.

c)    A suspended player cannot be present on the player’s bench however they are allowed in the team’s dressing room.

d)    A suspended Team Official cannot be present in his/her team’s dressing room prior to, during, or following the game(s) they are suspended from or be on the player’s bench.  Team Officials who violate this will be dealt with by the respective League Executive.

e)    Suspensions cannot be served in Preseason, Exhibition, Cancelled or Forfeited Games and suspended players cannot play in Preseason or Exhibition games.

NOTE:  Suspended players can participate in Preseason games prior to the Team’s roster being finalized and submitted to Hockey Saskatchewan.

f)    Suspensions may only be served in regular scheduled league games, Hockey Saskatchewan playoff games or league playoff games and sanctioned tournaments where entry or scheduling is made prior to the suspension.

g)    Suspensions for violations of the Hockey Canada/Hockey Saskatchewan rules and regulations must be served in the next game or games the player/team official participates in.

h)    Suspensions for violation of league rules (i.e.: accumulation of penalty minutes; misconducts; game misconducts; fighting majors; CFB’s; HC’s; etc.) may be implemented at the League’s discretion.

i)    Any suspension imposed upon any player, coach, or team official by the officials of any League or Association registered with Hockey Saskatchewan shall be given full recognition by Hockey Saskatchewan.

5.09.03    Record Keeping of Suspensions

All registered leagues under Hockey Saskatchewan must submit a copy of all correspondence involving suspensions by that League within the Hockey Saskatchewan online Suspension tracking website.  All leagues must abide by the Minimum Suspension guidelines as set out in 5.09.04.

5.09.04    Junior A Minimum Suspension Guidelines

Maltreatment - Rule 11
Rule # Type Penalty Suspension
11.2 (e) Game Misconduct Abusive Behavior 1 game
11.2(f) Gross Misconduct Abusive Behavior 2 games
11.3(c) Match Spitting 5 games
11.4 Gross Misconduct Discrimination Indefinite suspension (Minimum 5 games).
11.5(c) Match Physical Harassment of Officials Indefinite suspension
11.5 e) Game Misconduct Physical Harassment of Officials 1 game
Accumulation Sanctions – Player or Team Official
11.2(e) Receives two Game Misconducts under Rule 11.2 in a season 2 games
11.2 (e) Receives three or more Game Misconducts under Rule 11.2 in a season Indefinite suspension
11.2 f) Receives 2 Gross Misconducts under Rule 11.2 in a season Indefinite suspension
11.4 Receives two or more Gross Misconducts under Rule 11.4 in a season Indefinite suspension
11.5 e) Receives two or more Game Misconducts under Rule 11.5 e) in a season Indefinite suspension

 

Checking From Behind - Rule 7.5

Penalty Options

Suspension

Fine

Minor & Game Misconduct

No minimum

 

Major & Game Misconduct

2 games minimum

 

Match

5 games minimum

 

Accumulations: A player shall receive a minimum 2 game suspension upon receiving his 3rd minor penalty for Checking from Behind in the same season. An additional 2 game suspension shall result for each subsequent minor in the same season.

Head Contact - Rule 7.7

Penalty Options

Suspension

Fine

Minor & Misconduct

No minimum

 

Major & Game Misconduct

2 games minimum

 

Match

5 games minimum

 

Accumulations: A player shall receive a minimum 2 game suspension upon receiving his 3rd minor penalty for Head Contact in the same season. An additional 2 game suspension shall result for each subsequent minor in the same season.

Kneeing – Rule 7.8

Penalty Options

Suspension

Fine

Double Minor

No minimum

 

Major & Game Misconduct

2 games minimum

 

Match

5 games minimum

 

Accumulations: A player shall receive a minimum 2 game suspension upon receiving their 3rd double minor penalty for Kneeing in the same season. An additional 2 game suspension shall result for each subsequent double minor in the same season.

 

Clipping – Rule 8.7

Penalty Options

Suspension

Fine

Minor

No minimum

 

Major & Game Misconduct

2 games minimum

 

Match

5 games minimum

 

Accumulations: A player shall receive a minimum 2 game suspension upon receiving their 3rd minor penalty for Clipping in the same season. An additional 2 game suspension shall result for each subsequent minor in the same season.

Slew Footing – Rule 8.8

Penalty Options

Suspension

Fine

Double Minor

No minimum

 

Match

5 games minimum

 

Accumulations: A player shall receive a minimum 2 game suspension upon receiving their 3rd double minor penalty for Slew Footing in the same season. An additional 2 game suspension shall result for each subsequent double minor in the same season.

Interference/Protection of the Goaltender – Rule 8.5

Penalty Options

Suspension

Fine

1st minor penalty in game to team: Minor Penalty

No minimum

 

2nd minor penalty in game to team: Minor Penalty and Game Misconduct

1 game to the player committing the 2nd Infraction

 

3 + minor penalties in same game to team: Minor Penalty and Game Misconduct

  • 2 games to the player committing the 3rd+Infraction
  • 1 game to the Coach

$500 Per occurrence

Major Penalty and Game Misconduct

2 games

 

Match

3 games

 

Notes: In addition, a player shall receive a 2-game suspension upon receiving his 3rd penalty for Goaltender Interference in the same season. An additional 2 game suspension shall result for each subsequent Goaltender Interference Penalty in the same season.

ACCUMULATED MAJOR PENALTIES – NON-FIGHTING

Incident

Suspension

Fine

3rd offence and thereafter

3 games minimum

 

ACCUMULATED MATCH PENALTIES (not listed above)

Incident

Suspension

Fine

1st offence

2 games minimum

 

2nd offence and thereafter

3 games minimum

 

ACCUMULATED GAME MISCONDUCTS - NON-FIGHTING

Incident

Suspension

 

6th offence

1 game minimum

$500

7th offence

2 games minimum

$750

8th offence

3 games minimum

$1,000

9th offence

4 games minimum

$1,250

10th offence and thereafter

Indefinite Suspension and Review

TBD

 

Instigator & Aggressor – Rule 7.11

Incident

Suspension

Fine

2nd offence (Instigator & Aggressor Combined)

1 game minimum

$500

3rd offence (Instigator & Aggressor Combined)

2 games minimum

$750

4th offence (Instigator & Aggressor Combined)

3 games minimum

$1,000

5th offence (Instigator & Aggressor Combined)

4 games minimum

$1,250

6th offence and thereafter (Instigator & Aggressor Combined)

Indefinite Suspension and Review

TBD

Two Fights on the same stoppage:

Players involved in the second fight shall be subjected to an automatic suspension.

Incident

Suspension

Fine

No instigator in 2nd fight

1 game minimum to each player

 

Instigator in 2nd fight

2 games minimum to Instigating player. The non-instigating player shall not be suspended.

$500

Three or More Fights on the same stoppage:

When three or more fights occur during the same stoppage of play, players involved in the second fight and all

subsequent fights shall be subjected to an automatic suspension.

 

If a team is identified as the instigator of the multiple fight situation, the following minimum penalties shall be applied:

Incident

Suspension

Fine

Instigating player(s)

5 games minimum

 

All players from instigating team who participated in multiple fight situation

2 games minimum

 

Coach of the instigating team

1 game minimum

 

Instigating Team

 

$1,000

If it is clear by the evidence that the multiple fights were instigated by one team, players from the non-instigating team shall not be suspended.

If an instigator is not identified, the following minimum penalties shall be applied:

Incident

Suspension

Fine

All participating players

2 games minimum

 

Coach from each team

1 game minimum

 

Each team also receives $1,000 Fine

Players involved in the initial fight shall not be subject to the multiple fight penalties and suspensions.

Leaving the Players or Penalty Bench – Rule 10.4

Incident

Suspension

Fine

Player Identified

6 games minimum

$1,500

Staged Fights - Rule 7.10

Incident

Suspension

Fine

Players participating in staged fight (No Instigator)

3 games minimum

 

2nd occurrence in the same game (No Instigator)

3 games minimum to players involved.

Coaches shall be ejected

$600

Staged fight where an instigator is identified

2 games minimum to coach

$600

Staged fight where an instigator is identified

5 games minimum to offending player

 

 

Pre-Game Fights or End or beginning of period - Rule 7.10

Who is Penalized:

Suspension

Fine

Participating players

2 games

 

Instigating player(s)

5 games

 

Instigating coach (if identified)

3 games

$1,500

Fighting Last 10 minutes of Game

Incident

Suspension

Fine

First fight (last 10 mins of game)

Warning delivered to both benches

 

2nd fight (last 10 mins of game)

1 game suspension to each player

 

2nd fight (last 10 mins of game with Instigator)

2 games minimum to instigating player.

The non-instigating player shall not be suspended.

 

Fights Involving Goaltenders - Rule 7.10

Incident

Suspension

Fine

Any fights between goaltenders

3 games

 

Goaltender travels down the ice inside the other club’s

blue line to fight opposing goalkeeper

5 games

 

2nd offence with an opposing goalkeeper

6 games

 

Goaltender who leaves the crease to engage in a fight with any player other than a goaltender

2 games

 

Removing Equipment to Fight – Rule 10.6

Incident

Suspension

Fine

Remove helmet or opponents’ helmet in a challenge or a fight (Gross Misconduct)

1 game

 

Removal of equipment on bench

1 game minimum to player 1 game minimum to coach

 

2nd occurrence – coach and player

2 games

 

ACCUMULATED Fighting Majors – Rule 7.10

Incident

Suspension

Fine

5th fighting major

1 game

 

6th fighting major

3 games

$750 (Team Fine)

7th fighting major

4 games

$1,000 (Team Fine)

8th fighting major

8 games

$1,250 (Team Fine)

Any subsequent fighting major after 8

League to determine suspension and team fine

5.09.05    Junior B/ Junior C/Junior Female

a)    The Minimum Suspension guidelines in Regulation 5.09.07 is the Minimum guideline for the application of a suspension of team members.

b)    Leagues may extend the basic suspension(s); however, they shall not reduce the Hockey Saskatchewan Minimum guideline.

c)    These Minimum Suspension guidelines are to be applied to all hockey played in the Junior B, Junior C and Junior Female divisions of Hockey Saskatchewan.

d)    The game in which any of the penalties assessed fall under Hockey Saskatchewan Minimum Suspension guidelines, shall not be counted in the length of the suspension.

e)    It is the responsibility of each team manager and/or coach to ensure the team member(s) sit out their appropriate suspensions.  If in doubt as to the relevant suspension, contact the applicable League President.

f)    Any suspension involving a “length of time” will be applied from the beginning of League play for the League the Team is registered with until March 31st.

5.09.06    Application Guidelines of Suspensions

a)    Suspensions by Hockey Saskatchewan of any registered referee, player, coach, or team official may include a suspension that will not allow such suspended person to participate in the game of hockey in any capacity. The following guidelines apply:

i)    The suspension from all aspects of hockey games would apply to all suspensions issued for breach of the Hockey Saskatchewan Bylaws or Regulations, as well as all suspensions issued under Hockey Canada/Hockey Saskatchewan Playing Rule 2.2; 2.2 c); 11.2; 11.3; 11.4; 11.5 i), ii), iii), and iv).

ii)    Unless specified otherwise, suspensions resulting from violation of Hockey Canada/Hockey Saskatchewan playing rules, would only suspend the referee, player, or team official from participating in the game of hockey in the capacity at which he/she received their suspension.

b)    While a player or team official is serving their suspension, they may not participate with the Team in any capacity during games.

c)    A suspended player cannot be present on the player’s bench however they are allowed in the team’s dressing room.

d)    A suspended Team Official cannot be present in his/her team’s dressing room prior to, during, or following the game(s) they are suspended from or be on the player’s bench.  Team Officials who violate this will be dealt with by the respective League Executive.

e)           i)    A player/team official is suspended until the suspension is served with the team where the infraction occurred (certified, carded or affiliate team).

ii)      If the team where the infraction occurred has played its last game, then the suspension may be completed with the other team.

iii)     The Player suspension must be listed on game sheets.

iv)     The player/team official shall not be included as one of the maximum number of players.             

f)    Suspensions cannot be served in Preseason, Exhibition, Cancelled or Forfeited Games and suspended players cannot play in Preseason or Exhibition games.

NOTE:  Suspended players can participate in Preseason games at the Junior C and Junior Female categories prior to the Team’s roster being finalized and submitted to Hockey Saskatchewan prior to their first League game.

g)    Suspensions may only be served in regular scheduled league games, Hockey Saskatchewan playoff games or league playoff games and sanctioned tournaments where entry or scheduling is made prior to the suspension.

i)    Suspensions for violations of the Hockey Canada/Hockey Saskatchewan rules and regulations must be served in the next game or games the player/team official participates in.

ii)    Suspensions for violation of league rules (i.e.: accumulation of penalty minutes; misconducts; game misconducts; fighting majors; CFB’s; HC’s; etc.) may be implemented at the League’s discretion.

h)    Any suspension imposed upon any player, coach, or team official by the officials of any League or Association registered with Hockey Saskatchewan shall be given full recognition by Hockey Saskatchewan.

5.09.07

Junior B/Junior C/Junior Female Minimum Suspension Guidelines

Any Game Misconduct, Gross Misconduct or Match Penalty assessed in the last ten (10) minutes of regular playing time or overtime will result in an additional automatic one (1) game suspension under Rules 4.8 (c) [Game Ejection & Game Misconduct Penalties], 4.9 (b) [Gross Misconduct Penalties] or 4.10 [Match Penalties].

5.09.07 a)  Maltreatment

Rule #

Type

Penalty

Suspension

Last 10 Minutes

11.1 e)

Game Misconduct

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

n/a

n/a

11.2 e)

Game Misconduct

Abusive Behaviour

1 game

2 games

11.2 f)

Gross Misconduct

Abusive Behaviour

2 games

3 games

11.3 c)

Match

Spitting

5 games

6 games

 

11.4

 

Gross Misconduct

 

Discrimination/Maltreatment

Indefinite Suspension

(Minimum 5 games)

 

Minimum

6 games

11.5 c)

Match

Physical Harassment of Officials

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

11.5 e)

Game Misconduct

Physical Harassment of Officials

1 game

2 games

Accumulation Sanctions:  Player or Team Official

(in addition to the assessed penalties)

2 Game Misconducts in a season under any of Rules 11.1 (e), 11.2 (e),

or 11.5 (e)

2 additional games

3 or more Game Misconducts in a season under any of Rules 11.1 (e), 11.2 (e), or 11.5 (e)

Indefinite Suspension

2 Gross Misconducts in a season under any of Rules 11.2 (f) or 11.4

Indefinite Suspension

3 or more Gross Misconducts in a season under any of Rules 11.2 (f) or 11.4

Indefinite Suspension

 

 

 

 

 

5.09.07 b)  Major Penalties

Rule #

Type

Penalty

Suspension

Last 10 Minutes

 

7.1 b)

 

Major

Attempt to injure or Deliberate Injury

NOTE:  May include but not limited to grabbing hair, facial protector, helmet, chin strap or throat protector.

 

1 game

 

2 games

7.2 b)

Major

Boarding

1 game

2 games

7.4 b)

Major

Charging

1 game

2 games

7.5 b)

Major

Checking from Behind

1 game

2 games

7.7 b)

Major

Head Contact

1 game

2 games

7.8 b)

Major

Kneeing

1 game

2 games

8.5 b)

Major

Interference with the Goaltender

1 game

2 games

8.7 b)

Major

Clipping

1 game

2 games

9.2 b)

Major

Cross-Checking

1 game

2 games

9.3 b)

Major

Slashing

1 game

2 games

10.5 b)

Major

Throwing or Shooting Stick or Object

1 game

2 games

 

10.8 b)

 

Major

Refusing to Start Play – Play Resumed

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

Refusing to Start Play – Game is suspended

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

Accumulation Sanctions:  Player

(in addition to the assessed penalties)

Receives 2 Majors in the same season for any of the above infractions

2 games

3 games

Receives 3 Majors in the same season for any of the above infractions

4 games

5 games

Receives 4 Majors in the same season for any of the above infractions

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

 

5.09.07 c)  Match Penalties

Rule #

Tupe

Penalty

Suspension

Last 10 Minutes

 

7.1 c)

 

Match

 

Attempt to Injure or Deliberate Injury

 

 

3 games

 

4 games

7.1 c) i.

Match

Head Butting

3 games

4 games

7.1 c) ii.

Match

Grabbing Hair, throat protector or any part of the helmet

3 games

4 games

7.1 c) iii.

Match

Kicking

3 games

4 games

7.1 c) iv.

Match

Using equipment as a weapon

3 games

4 games

7.2 c)

Match

Boarding

3 games

4 games

7.4 c)

Match

Charging

3 games

4 games

7.5 c)

Match

Checking from Behind

3 games

4 games

7.7 c)

Match

Head Contact

3 games

4 games

7.8 c)

Match

Kneeing

3 games

4 games

8.5 c)

Match

Interference with the Goaltender

3 games

4 games

8.7 c)

Match

Clipping

3 games

4 games

8.8 c)

Match

Slew Footing

3 games

4 games

9.1 c)

Match

Butt-Ending

3 games

4 games

9.2 c)

Match

Cross-Checking

3 games

4 games

9.3 c)

Match

Slashing

3 games

4 games

9.4 c)

Match

Spearing

3 games

4 games

10.5 c)

Match

Throwing or Shooting Stick or Object

3 games

4 games

Accumulation Sanctions:  Player

(in addition to the assessed penalties)

Receives 2 Match penalties in the same season for any of the above infractions

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

Receives 3 Match penalties in the same season for any of the above infractions

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

 

5.09.07 d)  Fighting Penalties

Rule #

Type

Penalty

Suspension

Last 10 Minutes

 

 

7.10 b)

 

 

Major

Fighting – Third Offense

1 game

2 games

Fighting – Fourth Offense

2 games

3 games

Fighting – Fifth Offense

3 games

4 games

Fighting – Sixth Offense

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

Pre/Post Game Altercations

 

7.10 b)

 

Major + GM

Any player involved where Majors and Game Misconducts are assessed.

1 game

2 games

Coach of team whose players are so penalized

3 games

4 games

7.10 c)

Match

Fighting – wearing rings or tape to inflict punishment.

3 games

4 games

 

7.10 e)

 

Game Misconduct

Player who joins in a fight or acts as a peacemaker.

1 game

2 games

Player who takes part in another or secondary fight during the same stoppage of play.

1 game

2 games

Instigator or Aggressor of a Fight

 

 

7.11 a)

 

 

Minor

First Offense

1 game

n/a

Second Offense

3 games

n/a

Third Offense

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

N/A

The coach of team whose player is penalized for a third offense of Instigator or Aggressor.

3 games

n/a

Rule 11.7 a) NOTE:  If a player is assessed both penalties in the same altercation, they would be suspended for both offenses.

 

 

 

 

10.4 e)

 

 

 

 

Game Misconduct

Player identified as first to leave the players’ or penalty bench during a fight or for the purpose of fighting.

3 games

4 games

The coach of team whose player is penalized under the above point.

2 games

3 games

The coach whose player left the player bench but is not identified as the first to leave the players or penalty bench during an on-ice altercation.

1 game

2 games

 

 

 

 

10.6 f)

 

 

 

 

Gross Misconduct

Any player who removes their chinstrap before or during a fight

2 games

3 games

If a player removes their helmet and releases their chinstrap to fight and the opposing player doesn’t, the former will be assessed an additional two-minute minor penalty.

 

2 games

 

3 games

Any player who removes an opponent’s helmet or releases an opponent’s chinstrap before or during a fight.

 

2 games

 

3 games

 

5.09.07 e)  Other

Rule #

Type

Penalty

Suspension

Last 10 Minutes

4.9

Gross Misconduct

Any Gross Misconduct assessed to a player or team official not otherwise covered within these guidelines

3 games

4 games

10.4 f)

Gross Misconduct

Any player or team official who, having been removed from the game due to a Game Ejection, Game Misconduct, Gross Misconduct, or Match penalty, returns to the ice surface or becomes involved with or disrupts the game in any way.

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

4.8

Multiple Game Misconducts

Player or Team Official who receives multiple Game Misconducts at any time during a game

1 game for each Misconduct over one (1)

n/a

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

Ineligible Players

Team Official who is party to or had knowledge of playing a player not properly registered with that team, properly affiliated to that team or under suspension

 

Indefinite Suspension

 

n/a

Player who participates in a game as an improperly Registered or Suspended Player or Team Official

Indefinite Suspension

n/a

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