Automatic suspension for Julian Zwerger

Julian Zwerger (#14) of EC Bregenzerwald time 38:47, was involved in an incident deemed as Fighting (IIHF Rule 141).

According to the Arbitrator and having considered the video evidence , player Julian Zwerger (#14) of EC Bregenzerwald, will receive supplementary discipline under rule 141 – Fighting.

On March 20th in Cortina an incident occurred involving Bregenzerwald player #14 Julian Zwerger which is deemed fighting.

As the video shows, Bregenzerwald player #14 Julian Zwerger engages in a fight with Cortina player #24 Luca Barnabo.

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, EC Bregenzerwald player #14 Julian Zwerger 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, Julian Zwerger (#14) of EC Bregenzerwald, is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately.