European tournament to test penalty rule changes in 2023-24

A top-level hockey tournament in Europe is set to experiment with some new rules for the upcoming season.

The Champions Hockey League will implement three changes involving penalties for its 2023-24 season:

• A team that causes a minor penalty will remain shorthanded even if the opposing team scores a goal.
• A minor penalty will be served even if a goal is scored while a delayed penalty is pending.
• If the shorthanded team scores, the minor penalty against will end.

The new rules, unveiled by the IIHF on Wednesday, are meant to "change the game, add an extra later of excitement, but not undermine credibility."

"All three changes are non-intrusive and very easy for everyone to understand. They have the right balance of innovation, excitement, and credibility," Champions Hockey League CEO Martin Baumann said.

"The CHL wants to be a first mover. I'm very satisfied with the outcome and look forward to seeing how the new on-ice rules change the game."

The Champions Hockey League is made up of 24 teams across 11 leagues. The new campaign begins Thursday.

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