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Originally Posted by chseagle
Was watching a Junior Tier III A USA Hockey game last night, & a fight broke out. One of the players involved got a 10 minute game ejection due to taking helmet off before the fight.
I was wondering where/when it is ok for a player to remove their helmet.
How about when in the penalty box?
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This became an emphasis in hockey when a player lost his footing during a fight and ended up hitting his head on the ice.
I don't know the specific details, but I believe that removing your own helmet during a fight is a penalty at all levels now, up through the NHL.