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Bench Minor

By Jamie Fitzpatrick, About.com

Definition: A two-minute penalty originating on the bench, i.e., too many men on the ice, or an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty charged to the coach or a player on the bench. The penalty must be served by a player on the ice at the time of the infraction.
Also Known As: Bench Penalty

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