Automatic suspension for Ivan Korecky

Ivan Korecky (#71) of VEU Feldkirch time 51:48, was involved in an incident deemed as Fighting (IIHF Rule 141).

According to the Arbitrator and having considered the video evidence , player Ivan Korecky (#71) of VEU Feldkirch, will receive supplementary discipline under rule 141 – Fighting.

On February 27th in Brixen an incident occurred involving Feldkirch player #71 Ivan Korecky, which is deemed fighting. As the video shows, Feldkirch player #71 Ivan Korecky engages in a fight with Sterzing player #3 Markus Gander.

Considering all teams have been told, fighting, roughing and altercations have been clearly defined for supplementary discipline purposes and there is no reason for this type of physical actions. The fact that game officials are not to enter altercations, fighting is banned and a fight puts multiple people at risk under Covid-19 conditions, supplementary discipline is required. After review of the incident, the supplementary discipline will remain at the automatic 1 game suspension
threshold.

Effective immediately, Ivan Korecky (#71) of VEU Feldkirch is suspended for 1 game.

Key references:
- This is deemed fighting
- Automatic suspension due to COVID-19 appendix
- Not a repeat offender

From the perspective of DOPS and according to the AHL Penalty Catalog Ref. Nr. 117 - Continuing Altercation, Ivan Korecky (#71) of VEU Feldkirch, is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately