Release from 23.10.2017

Automatically suspension for Philippe Lakos

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Philippe Lakos of Vienna Capitals is automatically suspended for one game after his 2nd fighting major 2017/18.

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According to the Arbitrator and after reviewing video evidence, the player Philippe Lakos (#4) of Vienna Capitals, in the game at EC VSV on Sunday, October 22nd 2017 time 19:33, 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. Lakos was deemed a willing combatant, constituting his 2nd fighting major in the 2017/18 EBEL season on 22.10.2017.
Philippe Lakos is suspended automatically for the ensuing EBEL 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 EBEL regular season, such player is assessed an automatic one (1) game suspension, in addition to any other penalties assessed.” Previous fighting major: EBEL game #48: Vienna Capitals vs. EC VSV on 01/10/17.
From the perspective of DOPS and according to the EBEL Casebook -Disciplinary Measures | Supplementary Discipline (DOPS) | (2) Philippe Lakos (#4) of Vienna Capitals is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately.
Next game Philippe Lakos (#4) of Vienna Capitals is allowed to play: 28.10.2017: Vienna Capitals  vs. EC Red Bull Salzburg.
 
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