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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Tougher rules are coming to high school hockey due, in part, to an accident that paralyzed a Minnesota player.
The National Federation of State High School Associations has moved to increase the penalty time for checking from behind and boarding.
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READ MORE: With Anti-Asian Hate On The Rise, School Program Focuses On Mental Health For AAPI YouthMinnesota put the tougher rules into play after Benilde-St. Margaret player Jack Jablonski suffered a spinal cord injury sustained after he was checked from behind by another player.
MORE NEWS: Next Weather: Warmer Tuesday, Rainy WednesdayThe changes will begin next season in 17 states.