Rule 622. Interference by Spectators

1. In the event of a player being held or interfered with by a spectator, the Referee or Linesman shall blow the whistle and play shall be stopped, unless the team of the player interfered with is in possession of the puck at the time, in which case the play shall be allowed to be completed before blowing the whistle, and the puck shall be faced at the spot where last played at the time of stoppage.

   (Note) The Referee shall report to the Proper Authorities for disciplinary action all cases in which a player becomes involved in an altercation with a spectator.

2. Any player who physically interferes with a spectator shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty and the Referee shall report all such infractions to the Proper Authorities who shall have full power to impose such further penalty as deemed appropriate.

3. In the event that objects are thrown on the ice which interfere with the progress of the game, the Referee shall blow the whistle and stop the play, and the puck shall be faced-off at the spot where play is stopped.