what is a 10 minute misconduct in hockey

A 10-minute misconduct is a penalty given to a player in ice hockey for various infractions, such as unsportsmanlike conduct, abusive language towards officials, or continuously arguing with officials or opposing players. It is different from other penalties as it does not require the player to immediately leave the ice, but they are sent to the penalty box for the duration of the penalty. During this time, the team is not allowed to replace the player on the ice, which puts their team at a temporary disadvantage. However, the team is allowed to substitute another player onto the ice, and the teams remain at even strength. The player who receives a 10-minute misconduct remains in the penalty box for the entire duration of the penalty and cannot be replaced on the ice by another player. Accumulating multiple 10-minute misconducts can lead to more severe consequences, such as a game misconduct or a match penalty.