Release from 08.11.2021

One game suspension for Devin DiDiomete

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Devin DiDiomete has been suspended for one Alps Hockey League game because of an incident deemed as fighting during the match against the BEMER VEU Feldkirch on Saturday.

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Devin Didiomete (#84) of HC Meran/o Pircher, time 47:40, made contact with an opponent deemed as Fighting, IIHF Rule 46. Based on the video evidence, it is determined the incident to be worthy of supplementary discipline - Category 1 – ‘Careless’ – insufficient attention or thought to avoid harm or error. Liable to happen as a consequence of, by intending to affect an opponent through a reactionary or accidental motion or the incident is deemed careless causing negligence.

According to the Arbitrator and having considered the video evidence and ruling of the AHL PSC, player Devin Didiomete (#84) of HC Meran/o Pircher will receive supplementary discipline under rule 46 – Fighting.

On Saturday night, November 6th, in Merano an incident occurred, deemed as fighting.

As the video shows, the original altercation was between VEU#30 Alex Caffi Goaltender and HCM#18 Manuel Lo Presti. After receiving a head butt from Caffi, Didiomete made a choice to take action for himself. This action was not necessary, nor is it deemed a situation where by Didiomete has any form of right to involve himself.

After the head butt action, Didiomete fell to the ice, demonstrating an apparent injury. It is considered, there was a form of embellishment, with what Didiomete demonstrated after the head butt. Furthermore, Didiomete felt that he could and would take matters into his own hands. These type of actions are not considered a legal or permitted action.

The reason for supplementary discipline is the fact that Didiomete joined an altercation that was already in progress as the 3rd man. As the 3rd man, Didiomete also initiated a fight which is considered an aggressor.

Key references:

  • 3rd person into an altercation
  • Aggressor
  • Considered category 1
  • Not a repeat offender

From the perspective of DOPS and according to the AHL Penalty Catalog Ref. Nr. 117 - Roughing, Devin Didiomete (#84) of HC Meran/o Pircher, is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately.

All suspended games must be served based on the Alps Hockey League schedule before resumption of play is permitted in the ICE Hockey League / Alps Hockey League / ICE Young Stars League / ICE Juniors League.

Next game Devin Didiomete (#84) of HC Meran/o Pircher is allowed to play:
20.11.2021 HC Meran/o Pircher vs. EC-KAC Future Team


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