Max Wärn (#26) of Lausanne HC, 03:59, was involved in an incident deemed as Kneeing (IIHF Rule 152). The video evidence was sent to the CHL Disciplinary Board, which determined the incident to be worthy of supplementary discipline - Category 1 – ‘Careless’- insufficient attention or thought to avoid harm or error.
According to the Arbitrator and having considered the video evidence and ruling of the CHL Disciplinary Board, player Max Wärn (#26) of Lausanne HC will receive supplementary discipline under Rule 152 – Kneeing.
From the perspective of the CHL Sports Board, Max Wärn (#26) made contact with an opponent deemed as kneeing. As Oceláři Třinec defenceman (#58) Guntis Galviņš picked a loose puck off the end wall, Lausanne HC (#26) Max Wärn pursued play using a body check. The body check Max
Wärn delivered was deemed illegal, due to the use of his knee in applying contact. The reason for supplementary discipline and as the video shows, immediately before contact Max Wärn extended his right leg out. By extending the right leg, the contact to Guntis Galvins was delivered primarily through leg to leg contact. There was no body-to-body contact and conclusive that Max Wärn did not deliver the check using his shoulder or hip, as body checking must be. The kneeing action of Max Wärn is deemed recklessly endangering, causing an apparent injury.
The CHL Sports Board suspends Max Wärn (#26) of Lausanne HC for 2 games, and fined € 1200.00, effective immediately.
Key Points:
- Leg-to-leg contact
- Extends knee to make contact
- No body-to-body contact
- Not a repeat offender
Next game Max Wärn (#26) of Lausanne HC can play: TBD