How to Get a Spearing Penalty in Ice Hockey

Some actions in hockey draw not just penalties but the ire of the officials and usually other players. One of these is spearing and with good reason. This penalty is defined as using the end of a stick to attack an opponent. Perhaps even more than slashing, it borders on assault. If you're going to spear another player, be aware of the potential outcome of your decision.

Instructions

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      Realize that the smallest penalty for spearing is a double minor and usually it's a five minute penalty or a game misconduct. That can be very costly to your team.

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      Review some of the "spearing incidents" to get a sense for what this particular form of aggression is capable of inciting.

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      Pick an opponent to spear who is considerably smaller than you. That way, when he comes at you following the penalty, it will be easy to best him in the fight.

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      Choose a part of his body that does not produce any significant long term damage. More than one ice hockey player has been prosecuted for assault as the result of a spearing incident and a great many amateur players have been sued.

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      Use the tip of your stick to strike your victim. Remember that if you are skating toward him the amount of force you'll impart is multiplied by the square of your speed.

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      Prepare for retribution if you do any significant damage.