Cox suspended for one game

Devils forward suspended for spearing

On Saturday night in Cardiff, Devils forward #63 Trevor Cox was assessed a minor penalty for Slashing. 

As the video shows, Cox is skating behind his goal net with his stick raised off the ice in a horizontal position. He uses the toe of his stick to jab and make contact with unsuspecting Blaze defenceman Nathanael Halbert. This is spearing.

The reason for supplementary discipline is the choice of contact Cox makes with Halbert. This isn’t a hockey play. Regardless of puck possession, all contact here, especially with the stick, is completely avoidable. The use of the stick in this manner is reckless with a high potential to injure Halbert, who is unaware and unable to protect himself. 

Key Points

• Spearing
• No History - Cox has neither been suspended nor fined during the 2022/23 EIHL season.

Effective immediately Cardiff Devils Trevor Cox is fined and suspended for one game.

RULE 62 SPEARING
62.1. SPEARING
Spearing shall mean stabbing an opponent with the point / toe of the stick blade, whether contact is made or not.

62.2. DOUBLE-MINOR PENALTY
The Referee shall, at their discretion, assess a Double-minor

62.3. MAJOR PENALTY
The Referee, at their discretion, shall assess a Major Penalty to a Player guilty who “spears” an opponent. Refer to Rule 62.5 for an additional Game Misconduct Penalty.

62.5. GAME MISCONDUCT PENALTY
A Game Misconduct Penalty must be assessed anytime a Major Penalty is imposed for “spearing”. Penalty to any Player who attempts to “spear” an opponent.