Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: June 25, 2026
What is a game misconduct?
A game misconduct is a penalty in ice hockey that removes a player for the rest of the game. Under NHL Rule 23, the player is suspended for the balance of the game, a substitute is allowed to replace him so the team is not left shorthanded by the call itself, and ten minutes are recorded in the league stats. The Commissioner can then add a fine or further suspension. The term is also this site's name, used deliberately for its double meaning: the on-ice penalty, and the misconduct in and around the game that too often goes unaddressed.
What is this site about?
This site is independent commentary on accountability in hockey: how the sport, its leagues, and its institutions respond when conduct on or off the ice raises serious questions. It covers culture, discipline, and governance. It is opinion and commentary, noncommercial, published by Game Misconducts.
Is Game Misconducts affiliated with the NHL or any team?
No. Game Misconducts is an independent, noncommercial commentary project, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the NHL, any team, league, or federation. The name is a deliberate play on hockey's game-misconduct penalty (NHL Rule 23); the project examines how hockey handles violence off the ice, not the on-ice rule.