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Illegal Check to the Head definition:

A hit resulting in contact with an opponent's head where the head is targeted and the principal point of contact is not permitted. However, in determining whether such a hit should have been permitted, the circumstances of the hit, including whether the opponent put himself in a vulnerable position immediately prior to or simultaneously with the hit or the head contact on an otherwise legal body check was avoidable, can be considered.
Minor Penalty – For violation of this rule, a minor penalty shall be assessed.
Major Penalty – There is no provision for a major penalty for this rule.
Game Misconduct Penalty – There is no provision for a game misconduct for this rule.
The Referee, at his discretion, may assess a match penalty if, in his judgment, the player attempted to or deliberately injured his opponent with an illegal check to the head.If deemed appropriate, supplementary discipline can be applied by the Commissioner at his discretion.