How to Get a Diving Penalty in Ice Hockey

Fighting and aggressive play are staples in ice hockey. Of course, if you're caught fighting during an ice hockey game, you will definitely get penalized. But if another player takes a swing at you and you fall over, you might also get a penalty: for diving. Here's how you might get called for a diving penalty.

Instructions

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      Deliberately fall over when a player from the other team checks, punches or touches you in any way, and you will probably get called for diving. A referee will call a diving penalty if he believes you are specifically falling in an effort to get a penalty called on the opposing player.

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      Take out your wallet. Diving might cost more than just your pride. The National Hockey League will impose fines on players that exaggerate a fall or injury in attempt to get another player penalized.

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      Get cozy in the penalty box. In ice hockey, a diving penalty will land you 2 minutes in the penalty box. Of course, while you're warming up the penalty bench, the other team will receive a power play.