How long is a penalty in para ice hockey?
I · Intermediate · Penalties and eligibility · 1 of 2A minor or bench minor is two minutes. A major is five minutes plus a game misconduct. A misconduct is ten minutes; a game misconduct sends the player off for the rest of the game. A match penalty is five minutes, ejection and a suspension. A foul from behind that ends a clear breakaway can bring a penalty shot.
How it works
- Minor: two minutes.
- Bench minor: against the team, two minutes.
- Major: five minutes plus game misconduct.
- Misconduct: ten minutes.
- Game misconduct: rest of the game.
- Match penalty: five minutes, ejection, suspension.
- Penalty shot: for a foul on a breakaway.
- Penalty box: floored for blades.
The glossary has the penalty categories, the penalty shot, the captain, the rink, the team disqualification and the displacing the goal frame.
Tricky cases
When is a penalty shot given?
Foul from behind, puck under control, no defender to beat but the goalkeeper.
A defender moves the goal in the last two minutes. Result?
A penalty shot.
Can a captain dispute a penalty call?
No. Only rule interpretations.
Three players are disqualified from a tournament. Result?
The team is disqualified.
Why the rule exists
Graded penalties match the sanction to the danger, as in ice hockey.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Plus game misconduct | R 1000 to 1006 |
| Match | Suspension | R 1000 to 1006 |
| Goal moved late | Penalty shot | R 1038 |
From the rule book
World Para Ice Hockey, Rules 2018-2022 (V2, effective 1 October 2018), rules 701 and 1000 to 1007 and 1038, with the WPIH Regulations 2020/2021, section 3.11. Checked 15 October 2026. Official documents: WPIH Rules, Regulations and Classification Rules.