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Each infraction was called a minor penalty in the game.
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Just after the Panthers killed off a minor penalty, the Avalanche worked the puck around the offensive zone and got it to Toews at the point.
—Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Geekie was initially called for a major penalty (kneeing), but after a quick review, the penalty was reduced to a minor penalty.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
The play of Zadorov (six years x $5 million), who leads the league in minor penalties, has been mercurial, bringing the heat physically but too often finding himself out of position.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Nov. 2024
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Just after the Panthers killed off a minor penalty, the Avalanche worked the puck around the offensive zone and got it to Toews at the point.
—Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Geekie was initially called for a major penalty (kneeing), but after a quick review, the penalty was reduced to a minor penalty.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
The play of Zadorov (six years x $5 million), who leads the league in minor penalties, has been mercurial, bringing the heat physically but too often finding himself out of position.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Minor penalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20penalty. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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