Obscene and Profane Language

Hockey, being a competitive game with competitive players, can bring out some not so pleasant moments in the participants at times. Shocking, I know (sarcasm)! Let's take a look at what various rules are in place to deal with players that let the F-bombs fly. This will be specific to player-to-player pleasantries. The below table will reference three common organizations to show how organizations can differ.

Organization	Rule:	Penalty:
USA HOCKEY:	Rule 601: (c)(1) In the vicinity of the players’ bench, using obscene, profane or abusive language to any person or using the name of any Official coupled with any vociferous remarks.	MINOR
	(d)(1) Using obscene, profane or abusive language to any person on the ice or anywhere in the rink before, during or after the game.	MISCONDUCT
NCAA:	Rule 6 Section 1g: A player shall not use obscene, profane, threatening or abusive language or gestures or other unsportsmanlike conduct before or during a game or after a game.	MINOR. If this action persists, a GAME MISCONDUCT shall be assessed.
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)	Rule 6-1-9: No player shall use obscene language, directed at officials or others during the warm-up, during the progress of the game, or during intermission.	MINOR and MISCONDUCT. If continued or excessive, GAME MISCONDUCT. If further continued or if after the game, GAME DISQUALIFICATION

So you can see that each organization differs on what penalty/penalties to assess.  If the player is on the bench, USA hockey says it's a 2 min bench minor. If the player is on the ice, it's a 10 min misconduct (no 2 min minor penalty). NCAA says it's a 2 min regardless of the player being on the bench or on the ice. Lastly NFHS says it's a 2 min plus 10 min misconduct.

You gotta love the differences that exist for an official to know depending upon the rules in place for the game being played.