[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Slanter

Even if Sharangovich's face is at waist height?

Not trying to be a dick, I don't actually know the rule. If your stick contacts somebody in the face, it doesn't matter where their face is?

Rule 60:

60.1 High-sticking – For “high-sticking the puck”, refer to Rule 80.
A “high stick” is one which contacts an opponent above the shoulders, provided their shoulders are at waist level or higher. Players must be in control and responsible for their stick. However, a player is permitted accidental contact on an opponent if the act is committed as a normal windup or follow through of a shooting motion, or accidental contact on the opposing center who is bent over during the course of a face-off. A wild swing at a bouncing puck would not be considered a normal windup or follow through and any contact to an opponent above the height of the shoulders shall be penalized accordingly.
60.2 Minor Penalty - Any contact made by a stick on an opponent above the shoulders is prohibited and a minor penalty shall be imposed.
60.3 Double-minor Penalty - When a player makes contact with his stick on an opponent’s neck, face or head (above the height of the opponent’s waist) so that injury results, in the manner of drawing blood or otherwise, the Referee shall assess a double-minor penalty.