Release from 03.12.2020

One game suspension for Parker Mackay

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Parker Mackay of the Moser Medical Graz99ers got suspended for one game automatically because of an icident deemed as fighting during Wednesday’s game against the spusu Vienna Capitals.

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Parker Mackay (#9) of Moser Medical Graz99ers time 55:30, 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, Parker Mackay (#9) of Moser Medical Graz99ers will receive supplementary discipline under rule 141 – Fighting.

On December 2nd in Vienna, an incident occurred involving Moser Medical Graz99ers player #9 Parker Mackay, which is deemed fighting. A 5 minute major penalty was assessed by the on-ice officials.

As the video shows, Graz player #9 Parker Mackay engages in a fight with Vienna player #27 Ty Loney.

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 #9 Mackay, 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, Parker Mackay (#9) of Moser Medical Graz99ers 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, Parker Mackay (#9) of Moser Medical Graz99ers is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately.

DOPS made following video available: