Automatic suspension for Markus Gander

Markus Gander (#3) of Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan 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 Markus Gander (#3) of Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan, will receive supplementary discipline under rule 141 – Fighting.

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

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, Markus Gander (#3) of Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan 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, Markus Gander (#3) of Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan, is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately.