Braden Christoffer vom HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“ wurde wegen eines Crosschecks für zwei Spiele gesperrt und zusätzlich mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
Der Vorfall ereignete sich in der Schlussphase des Spiels zwischen dem EC GRAND Immo VSV und dem HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“, das die Gäste mit 4:3 knapp für sich entschieden. Christoffer wurde nachträglich vom DOPS wegen eines Crosschecks für zwei Spiele gesperrt. Der Kanadier darf am 9. Oktober gegen die Moser Medical Graz99ers wieder eingesetzt werden.
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2 GAMES SUSPENSION FOR BRADEN CHRISTOFFER
Braden Christoffer of the HC TWK Innsbruck “Die Haie” got suspended for two games because of an incident deemed as cross checking.
Braden Christoffer (#63) of HC TWK Innsbruck „die Haie“, time 59:52 was involved in an incident deemed as Cross checking (IIHF Rule 127). The video evidence was sent to the bet-at-home ICE Hockey League PSC, which determined the incident to be worthy of supplementary discipline – Category 2- ‚Reckless‘.
According to the Arbitrator and having considered the video evidence and ruling of the bet-at-home ICE Hockey League PSC, Braden Christoffer (#63) of HC TWK Innsbruck „die Haie“, will receive supplementary discipline under rule 127 – Cross Checking.
On September 27th in Villach, a cross checking incident occurred involving HC Innsbruck player #63 Braden Christoffer on EC GRAND Immo VSV forward #29 Sahir Gill. A 5 minute + Game Misconduct was assessed by the on-ice officials.
As the video shows; off an end zone face-off, Innsbruck #7 Daniel Ciampini is in puck possession, driving the net, when he is slashed by Villach, #57 Matt Mangene. The slash by Mangene caused a 1 on 1 gathering between Mangene and Ciampini. During the gathering, Innsbruck #63 Christoffer entered the 1 on 1 gathering by cross checking the back of Mangene, which prompted Villach #29 Gill to skate in the immediate area of Christoffer.
The reason for supplementary discipline, was the cross checking action of Christoffer was to the head area of Gill. It can be considered that Christoffer was defending himself. However, it is deemed Christoffer initiated a cause for his possible self protection, with the initial cross check on Mangene. The PSC deemed the cross check as recklessly endangering to the opposing player. Christoffer had the possibility of keeping his stick lower, or the the use of his hands, not his stick. Instead, Christoffer raised his stick in a horizontal manner, deemed cross checking, initially and directly in the head area of Gill.
At no time is a player permitted to take action, deemed detrimental or dangerous, with a high probability of injury. Christoffer must refrain from the use of his stick in the head area of an opposing player.
Effective immediately, Braden Christoffer (#63) of HC TWK Innsbruck „die Haie“ is suspended for 2 games and fined 500.00 Euros.
Key references:
– This is Cross-Checking
– Contact to the head area of opposing player
– Category 2 – Reckless
– Not a repeat offender
From the perspective of DOPS and according to the ICE Hockey League Penalty Catalog Ref. Nr. 123 – Cross Checking, Braden Christoffer (#63) of HC TWK Innsbruck „die Haie“ is suspended for 2 games and fined 500.00 Euros, effective immediately.
Next game Braden Christoffer (#63) of HC TWK Innsbruck „die Haie“ is allowed to play:
09.10.2020 Moser Medical Graz99ers vs. HC TWK Innsbruck „die Haie“
Medieninfo bet-at-home Ice Hockey League
29.09.2020
