Release from 22.09.2026

One game suspension for Julian Senoner

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Julian Senoner (#4) of HC Gherdeina valgardena.it got suspended for one game due to an incident deemed as Checking from Behind – IIHF Rule 43, which occurred during Saturday’s game against HC Meran/o Pircher.

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Julian Senoner (#4) of HC Gherdeina valgardena.it, time 56:58, made contact with an opponent deemed as Checking from Behind IIHF Rule 43. Based on the video evidence, it is determined the incident to be worthy of supplementary discipline - Category 1 – ‘Careless’.

Saturday night, September 19, in Merano, Gherdeina D’Man #4 Julian Senoner was involved in an incident deemed as Checking from Behind on Merano center-man #9 Patrick Tomasini, resulting in a 5-minute major penalty and an automatic game misconduct.

As the video shows, Tomasini retrieves a loose puck in the corner while facing the boards. Senoner approaches from behind, holds his stick horizontally and, during the check, extends his arms to deliver a forceful push to the back of Tomasini, who is in a vulnerable position close to the boards, driving him into the end boards. This is Checking from Behind.

While Tomasini is in possession of the puck and facing the boards, Senoner has sufficient time and space to recognize his opponent’s vulnerable position and adjust his approach. Instead, he delivers the check from behind, extending his arms during the check to push Tomasini into the boards. Tomasini is unable to anticipate or protect himself from the contact, which is delivered in close proximity to the boards. The contact is avoidable and drives Tomasini dangerously into the boards, significantly increasing the risk of injury. This demonstrates a careless disregard for the safety of the opponent.

As a result, and effective immediately, the Alps Hockey League Department of Player Safety has suspended Julian Senoner for 1 game.

To summarize:

  • This is Checking from Behind
  • Directly from behind
  • Not a Repeat offender

Previous suspensions: none
Next game Julian Senoner (#4) of HC Gherdeina valgardena.it is allowed to play: 26.09.2026 HC Gherdeina valgardena.it vs. Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel

DOPS provided the following video:


Photo: Lukas Vanzi