Release from 30.09.2017

Peter Mueller got suspended for three games

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Peter Mueller of EC Red Bull Salzburg got suspended by DOPS for 3 games, because of High-sticking.

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According to the Arbitrator and after reviewing video evidence, player Peter Mueller (#88) of EC Red Bull Salzburg, time 21:46, made contact with an opponent deemed as High-sticking, IIHF Rule 143. As per the 2017/18 EBEL Gamebook Part I - Chapter III - § 10, video evidence was sent to PSC (IDOPS) for a final verdict.
 
On Friday in Fehervar, a play occurred that is deemed recklessly endangering to the opposing player. As the video shows, Peter Mueller dumped the puck into the attacking zone.  While an opposing player is approaching in an legal manner to make a body check, for no apparent reason, Peter Mueller chose to take his stick from a shooting motion which is stick blade at ice level and elevate it in a cross checking manner to the head and neck area of the opposing player. Peter Mueller is responsible for his stick and must have better control of his stick.
 
The incident was sent to the EBEL PSC.  The EBEL PSC determined that supplementary discipline is required.  The infraction is deemed a category 2 – ‘Reckless’ – a deliberate and/or dangerous action with no concern for the result, with a conscious action to provoke, through intent and a willful purpose.  Injury is not the determining factor, but can be considered as influential means to the decision.
 
Effective immediately, Peter Mueller is suspended for 3 games.
 
Key references:
- Directly to the head neck area
- Stick used in a illegal manner
- Deemed dangerous and reckless
- Not a repeat offender
 
From the perspective of DOPS and according to the EBEL Penalty Catalog Ref. Nr. 119 - High Sticking, Peter Mueller (#88) of EC Red Bull Salzburg is suspended for 3 games, effective immediately.
 
Next game Peter Mueller (#88) of EC Red Bull Salzburgis allowed to play:
13.10.2017 EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz vs. EC Red Bull Salzburg