Release from 13.01.2019

Automatically suspension for Miha Zajc

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Miha Zajc of HK SZ Olimpija is automatically suspended for one game after his 2nd fighting major 2018/19.

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According to the Arbitrator and after reviewing video evidence, player Miha Zajc (#88) of HK SZ Olimpija, time 19:13, engaged in a fight with an opponent deemed as Fighting IIHF Rule 141.

Neither fight was it determined that the opposing player was the instigator. Miha Zajc was deemed a willing combatant, constituting his 2nd fighting major in the 2018/19 AHL season on 12.01.2019.

Miha Zajc is suspended automatically for the ensuing Alps Hockey League game, according to the EBEL Casebook Disciplinary Measures | Supplementary Discipline (DOPS) | (2) which states “If a player is assessed a fighting major for the 2nd time during the Alps Hockey League regular season, such player is assessed an automatic one (1) game suspension, in addition to any other penalties assessed.”

Previous fighting major: AHL game #122 Red Bull Hockey Juniors vs. HK SZ Olimpija on 01/11/18.

From the perspective of DOPS and according to the EBEL Casebook -Disciplinary Measures | Supplementary Discipline (DOPS) | (2) Miha Zajc (#88) of HK SZ Olimpija is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately.  

Next game Miha Zajc (#88) of HK SZ Olimpija is allowed to play:
19.01.2019 EC 'Die Adler' Stadtwerke Kitzbühel vs.  HK SZ Olimpija