Spearing shall mean stabbing an opponent with the point of the stick blade whether contact is made or not.

1. A double minor penalty will be imposed on a player who spears an opponent and does not make contact.
2. A major and a game misconduct shall be imposed on a player who spears an opponent. (See also Rule 43 -- Attempt to or Deliberate Injury of Opponents.)
3. A match penalty shall be imposed on a player who injures an opponent as a result of a spear. (See also Rule 43 -- Attempt to or Deliberate Injury of Opponents.)