1. A player who checks an opponent with unnecessary force or who runs at or jumps into an opponent will be assessed a minor penalty.

2. A player who makes physical contact with an opponent after the whistle has been blown but who had sufficient time to avoid such contact will be assessed a minor penalty for charging.

3. A goaltender is not "fair game" simply because he is outside the goal crease. A minor penalty for interference or charging is warranted where an opponent makes unnecessary contact with a goaltender.

4. A player who recklessly endangers an opponent as a result of charging will be assessed either a major and automatic game- misconduct penalty or a match penalty.