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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
It absolutely is. It’s a rare occasion a player actually jumps into someone. Especially open ice. The likely hood you’ll fall flat on your back has to be increased 10 fold if you jump in the air. It isn’t a common practice, which is why it’s a penalty when the odd maniac does it (generally into a player along the boards).
But elevating into a hit is standard.
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I agree that skates are on the ice at the contact in almost every hit, suspended or not. That's my point. DPS is saying it like it's something meaningful when it isn't.
What should be meaningful is head contact, flow of the play, positioning of both players and intent (as implied by actions).