The Canadian Hockey League has adopted automatic icing as an extension to the current fast face-off rule relative to style of play, and more importantly, to hopefully reduce the potential of injury.
In addition, the CHL has also adopted a rule which will see an automatic game misconduct assessed to any player who receives a major penalty for either charging or elbowing, with particular emphasis being placed on any blow to the head area.
Both rules will be effective commencing with the 2002-2003 Canadian Hockey League Exhibition Schedule of games.
The Canadian Hockey League is the largest hockey league in the world, comprised of the Ontario Hockey League, the Western Hockey League and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, with 55 franchises located throughout North America.
