Fans throwing objects on ice - penalty for home team I was watching old highlights and then found this rule. But then wouldn't it make sense for away fans to throw objects on the ice to disadvantage the home team? How would refs know where exactly who's doing the throwing and their allegiance

63.4 Objects Thrown on the Ice – In the event that objects are thrown on the ice that interfere with the progress of the game, the Referee shall blow the whistle and stop the play and the puck shall be faced-off at a face-off spot in the zone nearest to the spot where play is stopped.

When objects are thrown on the ice during a stoppage in play, including after the scoring of a goal, the Referee shall have announced over the public address system that any further occurrences will result in a bench minor penalty being assessed to the home team.

Articles thrown onto the ice following a special occasion (i.e. hat trick) will not result in a bench minor penalty being assessed.