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One game suspension for Robert Ossipov (ECB)

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Robert Ossipov of the EC Bregenzerwald was suspended for one game due to an incident deemed as Boarding (IIHF Rule 41) in Wednesday's road game against HC Gherdeina valgardena.it

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Robert Ossipov (#28) of EC Bregenzerwald, time 50:06, made contact with an opponent deemed as Boarding IIHF Rule 41. Based on the video evidence, it is determined the incident to be worthy of supplementar 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.

Wednesday night, January 3rd, in Gherdeina, Bregenzerwald D'Man #28 Robert Ossipov was assessed a 2-minute Minor penalty for an incident deemed as boarding on Gherdeina forward #25 Yuri Cristellon.

As the video shows, after an end-zone face-off a race for the puck occured, with Ossipov being located directly behind Cristellon having the back numbers of Cristellon always visible in front of him. Cristellon, a short distance away from the boards, being the first at the puck gets pushed by Ossipov and being thrown violently into the boards.

This is boarding.

It is important to note, what raises this play to the level of supplementary discipline is the fact, Ossipov extended his arms and pushed Cristellon directly from behind, which caused Ossipov to fell directly into the boards. This type of pushes could lead to seriouse injuries and need to be taken out of the game. If Ossipov wants to deliver a hit on this play, he has to bring himself into a better position and needs to avoid back contact. An angle-off aproach on this play would have brought Ossipov into a position to deliver a hit that could have avoided Cristellon to fell into the boards.

Effective immediately, Robert Ossipov of EC Bregenzerwald, is suspended for 1 game.

To summarize:

  • This is boarding
  • Dangerous distance from the boards
  • Not a repeat offender

Previous suspensions:
none

Next game Robert Ossipov (#28) of EC Bregenzerwald is allowed to play:

TBA

DOPS made following video available: 


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