Penalty Playbook

This worksheet highlights the types of penalties players can receive in a hockey game. Vocabulary includes “minor penalty,” “roughing,” and “game misconduct.” Students explore the consequences of rule-breaking behavior. Each term is a specific infraction with its own rulebook definition.

It teaches sportsmanship vocabulary and reinforces concepts of fair play. Students develop critical thinking as they understand the severity of different penalties. The activity improves spelling and reading comprehension of disciplinary language. It also fosters analytical thinking around cause-and-effect in sports.

Vocabulary List – Goaltender interference, Holding the stick, Instigator penalty, Minor penalty, Major penalty, Game misconduct, Match penalty, Fighting, Too many men, Roughing, Spearing, Kneeing, Diving, Bench minor, Delay of game