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From: ab870@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Eric Rickin)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.hockey
Subject: Descriptions of Calls by Refs
Date: 24 Dec 1993 23:53:41 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
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Boarding: Pounding the closed fist of one hand into the open palm of the other
    hand.
Charging: Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of chest.
Cross-checking: A forward and backward motion with both fists clenched
    extending from the chest.
Delayed calling of a penalty: Referee extends arm and points to penalized
    player.
Elbowing: Tapping the elbow of the "whistle hand" with the opposite hand.
High-sticking: Holding both fists, clenched, one above the other at the side of
    the head.
Holding: Clasping the wrists of the "whistle hand" well in front of the chest.
Hooking: A tugging motion with both arms, as if pulling something toward the
    stomach.
Interference: Crossed arms stationary in front of chest with fists closed.
Misconduct: Place both hands on hips.
Roughing: A thrusting motion with the arm extending from the side.
Slashing: A chopping motion with the edge of one hand across the opposite
    forearm.
Spearing: A jabbing motion with both hands thrust out in front of the body.
Tripping: Strike the right leg with the right hand below the knee keeping both
    skates on the ice.
Unsportsman-like conduct: Use both hand to form a "T" in front of the chest.

-- 
Eric Rickin (ab870@cleveland.freenet.edu)
University of Michigan Class of 1996