USA Hockey Officials Signals Latest Update 100% Correct

USA Hockey Officials Signals Latest Update 100% Correct Boarding Striking the closed fist of the hand into the open palm of the other hand. Body Checking The palm of the non-whistle hand is brought across the body and placed upon the opposite shoulder. Butt-Ending Moving the forearm, fist closed, under the forearm of the other hand held palm down. Charging Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of the chest. Checking From Behind Arm placed behind the back, elbow bent, forearm parallel to the ice surface. Cross-Checking A forward motion with both fists clenched, extending from the chest. Delayed Calling of Penalty The non-whistle hand is extended straight above the head. Slow (Delayed) Whistle The non-whistle hand is extended straight above the head. If play returns to Neutral Zone without stoppage, the arm is drawn down the instant the puck crosses the line, or as soon as the offending team clears the zone. Delaying the Game The non-whistle hand, palm open, is placed across the chest and then fully extended directly in front of the body. Elbowing Tapping the elbow with the opposite hand. Fighting (Roughing) One punching motion to the side with the arm extending from the shoulder. Goal Scored A single point, with the non-whistle hand, directly at the goal in which the puck legally entered, while simultaneously blowing the whistle.