Release from 16.03.2019

Two games suspension for Nicolas Hlava

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Nicolas Hlava of HC Orli Znojmo got suspended by DOPS for two games. Next game Hlava is allowed to play is on 22.03.2019 quarter final game #5

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Nicolas Hlava (#77) of HC Orli Znojmo, time 10:24 was involved in an incident deemed as high stickiing (IIHF Rule 143). The video evidence was sent to the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga Committee (PSC), which determined the incident to be worthy of supplementary discipline - Category 1 - 'Careless'.
 
According to the Arbitrator and having considered the video evidence and ruling of the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga PSC, Nicolas Hlava (#77) of HC Orli Znojmo, will receive supplementary discipline under rule 143 – High sticking.
 
On March 15th in Znojmo, an incident occurred involving Nicolas Hlava (#77) of HC Orli Znojmo, deemed high sticking. The incident was sent to the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga PSC and determined the incident is worthy of supplementary discipline - category 1 - Careless.
 
As a net front presence ensues in front of the VIC net, VIC defender (#14) Patrick Peter pushed ZNO (#77) Nicolas Hlava. The push propelled Nicolas Hlava backwards to the ice. While falling, the stick of Nicolas Hlava made contact with the head of Patrick Peter, which is deemed a high stick.
 
The stick action of Nicolas Hlava was elevated to supplementary discipline. It is determined that the fall of Nicolas Hlava is in a backwards motion. The backwards motion, also, was the original path of his stick. While falling, as seen on the video, Nicolas Hlava reversed the path of his stick in the opposite direction of his fall. With the flight path of the stick going forward, while he is falling backwards, Nicolas Hlava's stick makes contact to the head of Patrick Peter, causing an apparent injury. The stick action of Nicolas Hlava is not deemed accidental. It is considered careless and recklessly endangering.
 
Effective immediately, Nicolas Hlava (#77) of HC Orli Znojmo is suspended for 2 games and fined 300.00 Euros.
 
Key references:
  • High sticking
  • Recklessly endangering
  • Category 1
  • Not a repeat offender
From the perspective of DOPS and according to the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga Penalty Catalog Ref. Nr. 119 - High sticking, Nicolas Hlava (#77) of HC Orli Znojmo is suspended for 2 games, effective immediately.
 
Next game Nicolas Hlava (#77) of HC Orli Znojmo is allowed to play:
22.03.2019 Quarter Final game #5