This is a baited topic here as there is an absolute art to drawing penalties which has a huge impact on the game if done correctly.  It isn't cheating, it's more gamesmanship and if a player isn't in control of their stick and it gets up close to your face, you absolutely take the penalty and try to make it obvious for the refs who are largely blind and not paying attention.  From there, you rush to the bench so the trainer can pass you a small blade to get a cut in and draw some blood so you get the four minute penalty not the two minute variety.  It is all fair game once that stick touches your face.  We aren't soccer players out here acting like we're dying on the field when touched but you absolutely try to draw that penalty and get the extended power play since it could change the game for your team.

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