Release from 01.02.2023

Fine for Black Wings Linz

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The Steinbach Black Wings Linz got fined €250,00 because players left the ice too late during warm-up against the HC Pustertal Wölfe, on Sunday, January 29th.

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The ICE Hockey League Game Book - Part D | Case Book - §4 Pre-Game and Warm-Ups - Point (2) states:
The only time players are permitted to be on the ice for warm-up is between the times when the clock reads 35 minutes, and all players must exit the ice no later than the clock reading 20 minutes.

Only team personnel to pick up the pucks shall be on the ice. If players remain on the ice past this time, they shall be subjected to a suspension and/or fine under the ICE Hockey League Penalty Catalog Ref.
No. 104/105 – Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

1st time - €250,00 – team fine
2nd time - €500,00 – team fine
3rd time - €1.000,00 – team fine
4th time and all subsequent times – Coach suspension + €2.500,00 team fine

As the video shows players from Steinbach Black Wings Linz are skating on the ice and shooting pucks towards the net until the clock shows approx. 19:10 before the official start of the game.

Therefore the ICE Hockey League Department of Players Safety issues a € 250,00 fine against the
Steinbach Black Wings Linz.

Previous violations of the pre-game procedure:
none

DOPS provided the following video: