What is cross-checking in hockey?

Ah, cross-checking in hockey. It's as iconic as the Zamboni clearing a fresh sheet of ice, yet as controversial as a double-dipping nacho bandit at a house part

Illegal Hockey Play: Crosschecking ❌ #hockey #pavelbarber

Crosscheck GIFs - Find & Share on GIPHY

Edmonton Oilers forward Jujhar Khaira suspended for cross-checking

NHL Player Safety to call Gabe Landeskog on Monday regarding cross

NHL suspends Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews for two games for cross

Hockey 101: Cross Checking

Video: Stoner penalized after dangerous cross check from behind

What is cross-checking? NHL explains suspension for Stars' Jamie Benn

Kings' Lizotte suspended 1 game for cross-checking Morrissey's

One of the more inconsistent calls in our game - but crosschecking

Cross-Checking in Hockey: Definition and Examples

Sabres' Skinner barred 3 games for cross-checking Penguins

Calgary's Mangiapane Suspended One Game for Cross-Check

Bruins' Garnet Hathaway takes late cross-check from Matthew Tkachuk

Toronto's Auston Matthews gets two-game suspension for cross-check