Injured Reserve is a special sports reserve list for professional teams to use if a player is injured and unable to play for a period of time. It is used so that that player does not take up a roster spot. Injured Reserve List (NHL rules): In the event that a player is injured and a Club wishes to place him on the Injured Reserve List the Club must follow these procedures: File:Wiki.png This entry is a stub. You can help the Ice Hockey Wiki by expanding it. Click the "edit" button to add information.