High Sticking

So we're back to the 'guiding' part of Girls Guide. I realized that we've kind of let it go for the last couple of months and it's time for it to make it's return. For the first one back, we're picking a pretty easy one:


High Sticking


High sticking is the act of touching an opponent with the stick above shoulder level. 
If there’s blood drawn, normally called as a double minor.
Depending how serious the injury is a double minor, major, or match penalty can be called.


Here's a video example of a high stick Duncan Keith made on Danny Briere that went uncalled...

 
There are SOOOOO many example of high sticking, it's a common penalty. Here's a video example for those of you who like watching PK Subban get hit in the face...

I'm off the Canes-Caps game tonight; hopefully I'll have some good pictures to show ya'll!


Also, high sticking can be applied to scoring goals. A goal can be disallowed if the stick is above the crossbar. If a player knocks the puck into his own net with a high stick, the goal is allowed.


Until Next Time,
Laura