What happened: A third violation of the same covered rule triggers a one-game ban, with every additional offense that season bringing another suspension. The policy
Why it matters: Players with two violations can carry one into the following season, keeping repeat offenders close to another ban. Coaches must join league meetings for players nearing the threshold, while clubs with excessive violations face increased financial penalties.
By the numbers: Applying the formula retroactively would have produced one suspension in 2024 and one in 2025. One violation resets after the season, while three leave a player carrying two into the next year.
What to watch: Players who reach two violations in one category will be one offense from missing a game. Enforcement during the 2026 season will show how often carryovers affect availability.