The OHA has strengthened its stand on fighting with a graduated suspension policy that takes effect in 2009-10.
A player who engages in a third fight in a season will receive a one-game suspension. After a fourth fight, it's two games; after a fifth fight, three games; and following that (a sixth fight) an indefinite suspension that will require the player to show why he should be allowed to continue playing in the OHA.
A player currently receives a game misconduct for fighting at all levels.
The OHA has also adopted the OHL helmet rule where a player is ejected and receives a one-game suspension for removing his helmet or loosening his chinstrap to fight; or does the same with an opponent's helmet.
