: a 5-minute suspension of a player in ice hockey or lacrosse
Examples of major penalty in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe Ledgers were assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding at the 9:41 mark, but River Falls failed to capitalize, managing just four shots with the advantage.—Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 29 Feb. 2024 Personal fouls, fines went way down: Four Cardinals players were hit with major penalties in the season opener, including three flags for unsportsmanlike conduct.—The Arizona Republic, 9 Jan. 2024 The series began with a tough and physical game — with six five-minute major penalties for fighting in the first period.—Zach Welch, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2024 Originally, no call was made on the play, then a major penalty was called.—Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for major penalty
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