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Sports enthusiasts as well as hockey and online betting fans should be aware of the rule changes being developed by the Minnesota Hockey board of directors.

Minnesota Hockey is an affiliate of USA Hockey, the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota and the premier developer of hockey players in the state.

The recent board meeting of the Minnesota Hockey Board of Directors has brought new changes on hockey rules, particularly on the penalties for boarding and checking-from-behind infractions. The said changes are being adopted on a pilot basis and will be reevaluated at the end of the 2012 hockey season in Minnesota. Dave Margenau, President of Minnesota Hockey explains that the meeting was primarily held to address safety as well as eliminate the intimidation and illegal hits in hockey.

Effective January 25, 2012, these infractions will have a minimum five minute major penalty. The rule change will extend up to July 31, 2012 and will later on be reviewed by the board.

In addition to the rule changes, Minnesota Hockey will continuously educate hockey players about proper techniques in hockey.  Not only will this move create a more disciplined game, it will also make way to fairer online sportsbook betting, as many punters blame unfair referee calls and penalties for their loss. With this, Eric Olson, Minnesota Hockey Referee in Chief, adds that the rule changes will be called with zero tolerance and that along with Minnesota Hockey, they will work with local community associations, coaches and referees to make sure other existing hockey rules continue to be enforced.

It will also be helpful if Minnesota Hockey will communicate with online betting sites to help them announce the changes in hockey rules. Minnesota Hockey will also provide trainings to promote player development and progressive approach to teaching body contact and checking.