Hockey Brandon      
Penalties and Suspensions per Hockey Manitoba
AP Process
Playing Sanctioned teams & Travel Permits
 
On behalf of Hockey Brandon and Hockey Manitoba, please find the following information regarding penalties and suspensions.   These are the more common infractions.  This information and other suspension guidelines are found in the Hockey Manitoba handbook and their website. 
 
Some teams that play in other leagues (Hockey Winnipeg, Parkissimo, RMFHL & MFHL) may have specific rules that apply to league play.  If not, we follow the regulations set out by Hockey Manitoba.  Leagues may lengthen a suspension, however, they cannot lessen the guidelines set out by our Branch. 
 
Below you will find a list of penalties and/or suspensions that may apply.  If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the following Hockey Manitoba representative for our region:
Tim Lang       204-596-8165     
We may need to wait until the referee report is received to provide a final ruling.   Referees do not deal with suspensions only penalties.   Please do not question an on-ice official, timekeeper or scorekeeper with regards to a suspension. 
 
Infraction                                                             Suspension
Game Misconduct in last 10 minutes                                                      1 Game
Checking from Behind - Major Penalty                                                   1 Game
Checking from Behind Major & Game Misc in last 10 min.                     2 Games
Checking to the Head – Major Penalty                                                   1 Game
Checking to the Head Major & Game Misc. in last 10 min.                     2 Games
Fighting                                                                                                   1 Game – 1^st Offence
Fighting / Instigator                                                                                  2 Games – 1^st Offence
Match Penalties*                                                                                     3 Games Minimum
Gross Misconduct*                                                                                  2 Games Minimum        
Profane & Abusive Language towards game official*                              2 Games – 1^st Offence
Maltreatment:  actions considered to fall under Maltreatment will be referred to Hockey Manitoba automatically. 
 
Game Ejection:  Does not result in a suspension
3 Stick Infractions (Butt-Ending, Cross-Checking, High Sticking, Slashing or Spearing)
4 Minor Penalties
 
Tournament Play:  players receiving a Match Penalty or Gross Misconduct, shall be suspended for the balance of the tournament.
 
*Denotes referee report