Rule 608. Cross-Checking or Butt-Ending

1. A minor or a major penalty shall be imposed on a player who ``cross-checks'' an opponent.

   (Note) ``Cross-check'' shall mean a check delivered with both hands on the stick and no part of the stick on the ice.

2. A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be imposed on any player who injures an opponent by ``cross-checking''.

   For Juniors only - A major plus game ejection penalty option also applies under subsection (b) of this rule.

3. A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be imposed on any player who ``butt-ends'' or attempts to ``butt-end'' an opponent.

   For Juniors only - A minor plus misconduct penalty, or a double minor plus game ejection penalty option also applies under subsection (c) of this rule. The minor plus misconduct penalty option may only be assessed for an attempted butt-end where no contact with the opponent is made.

   (Note) Attempt to ``butt-end'' shall include all cases where a ``butt-end'' gesture is made regardless whether body contact is made or not.