Hockey Manitoba Minimum Suspensions
Checking From Behind (Rule 53)
"A minor penalty for hitting from behind before the last 10 minutes of a game results in a 2 minute penalty and game
misconduct. The player is eligible to play in his team's next game. A major penalty for hitting from behind automatically
results in a five-minute peanlty and a game misconduct plus a one game suspension. A minor penalty for hitting from behind
in the last 10 minutes of a hockey game results in a two-minute penalty and game misconduct, therefore, the penalized player
must sit out his/her teams next regular season game."
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