The NHL Hockey Operations department released an instructional video regarding the new head hit rule. This new rule has been implemented into all games moving forward. As you know, the new head hit rule is defined as a hit that is “a lateral, back-pressure or blind-side hit to an opponent where the head is targeted and/or the principal point of contact.” Anyone caught putting a hit on a player that violates this new rule is now open to additional punishment from the NHL, regardless if the player gets penalized on the ice or not.

For me, it was pretty tough to determine what exactly would be deemed a good hit and what hits would be suspension worthy under this new rule. However, once I saw the video the reasons for implementing this new rule were more much clear. I’m pretty sure this is the same video that was shipped out to all teams the other day (don’t quote me on that).

Anyways, here’s the video….