Question

A player is assessed a minor and a misconduct penalty. An additional player enters the penalty bench in order to return upon the expiration of the minor penalty. If the opposing team scores a goal that would entitle the minor penalty to terminate, does the misconduct penalty time begin immediately?

Answer 1

A minor and misconduct penalty are separate. The misconduct penalty time does not begin until the minor penalty expires or is nullified by a goal. The player with the misconduct penalty must serve the full duration, regardless of any goals scored.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a player is assessed a minor and a misconduct penalty, an additional player is designated to serve the minor penalty and sit in the penalty box. If the opposing team scores a goal while the minor penalty is being served, that penalty typically ends. However, the misconduct penalty is separate and has a set duration; it does not begin until the minor penalty has expired or is terminated by a goal. The player serving the misconduct penalty must remain in the penalty box for the full duration of their misconduct, while the player who was serving the minor penalty may return to the ice upon the expiration of the minor penalty or after the goal is scored by the opposing team.