Two games suspension for Sephen Lee

Stephen Lee (#45) of HC Pustertal Wölfe time 11:19, was involved in an incident deemed as Boarding (IIHF Rule 119). The video evidence was sent to the AHL Player Safety 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 AHL PSC, player Stephen Lee (#45) of HC Pustertal Wölfe, will receive supplementary discipline under rule 119 – Boarding.

On February 27th in Klagenfurt, an incident occurred involving Pustertal player #45 Stephen Lee and Klagenfurt Player #5 Niklas Ofner which is deemed boarding.

The incident is deemed recklessly endangering and a high potential situation of creating a serious injury. Effective immediately, Stephen Lee (#45) of HC Pustertal Wölfe is suspended for 2 games. 1 game for the respective boarding incident and 1 game as a repeat offender.

Key references:
- This is Boarding
- Dangerous distance from the boards
- Category 1 - 'Careless'
- Repeat offender

From the perspective of DOPS and according to the AHL Penalty Catalog Ref. Nr. 112 - Boarding, Stephen
Lee (#45) of HC Pustertal Wölfe, is suspended for 2 games, effective immediately.
*1games directly as a result of the present incident
**1 game as a repeat offender

Last suspension:
15.10.2020 HC Pustertal Wölfe vs. Rittner Buam
2 game suspension - IIHF 152 Kneeing