One game suspension for Andreas Kristler

Andreas Kristler of Steinbach Black Wings 1992 time 49:45, was involved in an incident deemed as Fighting (IIHF Rule 141).

According to the Arbitrator and having considered the video evidence and ruling of the bet-at-home ICE Hockey League PSC, Andreas Kristler of Steinbach Black Wings 1992 will receive supplementary discipline under rule 141 – Fighting.

On December 10th in Innsbruck, an incident occurred involving Linz player #37 Andreas Kristler, which is deemed fighting. A 5 minute major penalty was assessed by the on-ice officials.

As the video shows, Linz player #37 Andreas Kristler engages in a fight with Innsbruck player #47 Adrian Danielsen.

All teams have been told, fighting, roughing and altercations have been clearly defined for supplementary discipline purposes and there is no reason for this type of physical actions. The fact that game officials are not to enter altercations, fighting is banned and a fight puts multiple people at risk under Covid-19 conditions, supplementary discipline is required.

It was taken into consideration that #37 Kristler, did not escalate the situation to a more serious incident then what it was. The supplementary discipline will remain at the automatic 1 game suspension threshold.

Effective immediately, Andreas Kristler of Black Wings Linz is suspended for 1 game.

Key references:

• This is deemed fighting
• Automatic suspension due to COVID-19 appendix
• Not a repeat offender

From the perspective of DOPS and according to the ICE Hockey League Penalty Catalog Ref. Nr. 117 - Continuing Altercation, Andreas Kristler of Steinbach Black Wings is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately.

DOPS made following video available: