PWHL Rule Book : Boston’s Amanda Pelkey Fined $500
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The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced that Boston forward Amanda Pelkey has been fined $500 for her actions at the end of the game against Toronto on April 18. The play was reviewed by the PWHL Player Safety Committee before imposing the fine for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Initially, Pelkey received a roughing minor for her actions at the end of the game. Below is what the PWHL rule book says about roughing.
Rule 51.1 Roughing
Roughing is a punching or slamming motion with or without the glove on the hand, normally directed at the head or face of an opponent, or if a player intentionally removes an opponent’s helmet during play pursuant to Rule 9.6.
Roughing is a minor altercation that is not worthy of a major penalty to either participant. (An altercation is a situation involving two players with at least one to be penalized).
Rule 51.2 Minor Penalty
A minor penalty shall be imposed on a player who strikes an opponent with her hand or fist, or if a player intentionally removes an opponent’s helmet during play pursuant to Rule 9.6.
Rule 51.4 Fines and Suspensions
There are no specified fines or suspensions for roughing. However, supplementary discipline can be applied by the Hockey Operations Officer at their discretion (refer to Rule 28), provided, however, supplementary discipline cannot be applied to a player for intentionally removing an opponent’s helmet during play pursuant to Rule 9.6.
