Statistics for NHL Minor Penalties

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Definition:	Penalty	% Correct
A player places their hand, foot, stick, elbow, leg knee, or foot by an opponent's foot in order to trip them.	Tripping	100%
A player uses unnecessary force against another player.	Roughing	90%
A player checks another player to impede their motion without the puck.	Interference	85%
A player purposely attempts to hold up the game.	Delay of Game	80%
A player's stick makes contact with an opponent above their shoulders.	High Sticking	80%
A player forcefully hits another player with their stick.	Slashing	80%
A player intentionally pushes, trips, or body checks an unaware opponent into the boards.	Boarding	75%
Using the shaft of the stick between hands to forcefully check an opponent.	Cross-Checking	75%
A player uses a hand, arm, or leg to restrain an opponent.	Holding	75%
A player impedes an opponent using the blade of their stick and pulling or tugging.	Hooking	75%
An infraction in which a player takes 2 or more strides to deliver a hit upon an opponent.	Charging	70%
A player uses their extended knee to check another player.	Kneeing	70%
A player purposely extends their elbow to check an opponent.	Elbowing	65%
A player makes an offensive verbal and/or physical gesture directed towards a referee, a coach, or an opponent.	Unsportsmanlike Conduct	65%