Zagreb's Mike Aviani gets a one-game suspension

According to the Arbitrator and after reviewing video evidence, player Mike Aviani (#93) of KHL Medvescak Zagre, time 48:53, made contact with an opponent deemed as Checking to the Head or Neck, IIHF Rule 124. As per the 2017/18 EBEL GameBook Part I - Chapter III - § 10, video evidence was sent to PSC (IDOPS) for a final verdict.

Last night in Salzburg a play occurred that the is deemed Checking to the Head or Neck. With the opposing player receiving a pass and curling to progress into the attacking zone, Mike Aviani turns back towards the opposing player, for the purpose of a defensive play. In attempting to make a legal body check, Mike Aviani elevated up and into the opposing player. The incident was sent to the EBEL PSC and determined supplementary discipline is required. Due to the upwards and outwards body motion of Mike Aviani, the contact point on the opposing player was directly to the head. The principal point of contact was the head of the opposing player, with little to no body to body contact. The body check is at a low speed and not overly forceful. It is the contact to the opposing players head that needs to be avoided. With minimal speed, the requirement to make body to body contact is available

and required by Mike Aviani.

 

Effective immediately, Mike Aviani is suspended for 1 game. The EBEL PSC determined the incident to be a 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.

 

- Direct contact to opposing players head

- Primary and main point of contact is to opposing players head

- Considered careless and avoidable

- Not a repeat offender

 

From the perspective of DOPS and according to the EBEL Penalty Catalog Ref. Nr. 111 - Checking to the Head or Neck, Mike Aviani (#93) of KHL Medvescak Zagreb is suspended for 1 game, effective immediately.

 

Next game Mike Aviani (#93) of KHL Medvescak Zagrebis allowed to play:

26.12.2017 EC VSV vs. KHL Medvescak Zagreb