Release from 15.01.2024

Fines for Lukas Schreier and Devin Steffler

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Lukas Schreier and Devin Steffler of EC Red Bull Salzburg have each been fined € 250.00 for not wearing their protection equipment in accordance with the rules in Sunday's home game against EC-KAC.

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The On-ice officials will respond appropriately if a player on the ice is not wearing their protection equipment in accordance with the rules (e.g., visor pushed up, face protection not properly attached, no mouth guard, U20 players not wearing neck guard, etc.).

The Player(s) found not to be wearing the protection equipment not in accordance with the rule shall be penalized with a ten-minute (10’) Misconduct Penalty, as per IIHF Rule - Illegal or Dangerous Equipment.

In the event the ICE Hockey League Department of Player Safety (DOPS) identifies a player wearing his visor in a manner deemed dangerous (i.e., angled up), playing without proper mouth protection, wearing jewelry or U20 player not wearing a neck guard, the player will receive the following supplementary discipline:

  • Fine - 250 Euro for 1st time offender
  • Repeat Offender – the fine will subsequently double (x2) for each repeat incident (i.e., 1st time – 250 Euro, 2nd time – 500 Euro, 3rd time – 1,000 Euro,..)