Release from 13.03.2023

Fine imposed on Innsbruck

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HC TIWAG Innsbruck was fined 1,000.00 Euro for "Disciplinary Measures" in Sunday's game against spusu Vienna Capitals. € 500.00 which is the fine amount considered binding and is due immediately , and € 500.00 will be set on probation, in the event a clock issue occurs in the 2022/2023 season.

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The IIHF Rulebook (Rule 34.1) states:"...During the game, the Game Timekeeper will start the clock with the drop of the puck and stop the clock upon hearing the On-ice Officials’ whistle or the scoring of a goal. ..:"

In addition, the ICE Hockey League Game Book under Part I | Disciplinary Measures - II. Substantive Law - (1) Disciplinary Measures provides for Failure to comply with orders from the ICE Hockey League.

As the video shows the game clock was not started for 26 seconds and afterwards corrected by only 10 seconds. The situation is aggravated by the fact that the opposing team was playing shorthanded by 2 players during the the time the clock was not running. Due to the fact the opposing team penalty should have expired and the player(s) should have returned to play, the incident is considered detrimental to the integrity of the game.

The ICE Hockey League Department of Players Safety issues a € 1,000.00 fine against the HC TIWAG Innsbruck - Die Haie. € 500.00 which is the fine amount considered binding and is due immediately , and € 500.00 will be set on probation, in the event a clock issue occurs in the 2022/2023 season.

Previous violations on operating the game clock:
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