Automatic suspension for Tommaso Alvera

Tommaso Alvera (#28) of S.G. Cortina Hafro time 58:18, was involved in an incident deemed as Fighting (IIHF Rule 141). According to the Arbitrator and having considered the video evidence , player Tommaso Alvera (#28) of S.G. Cortina Hafro, will receive supplementary discipline under rule 141 – Fighting.

On February 27th in Linz an incident occurred involving Cortina player #28 Tommaso Alvera, which is deemed fighting. As the video shows, Cortina player #28 Tommaso Alvera engages in a fight with Linz player #43 Brayden Guy.

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, Tommaso Alvera (#28) of S.G. Cortina Hafro 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, Tommaso Alvera (#28) of S.G. Cortina Hafro, is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately