The Disciplinary Commission no.2015-16/020 decree
The Disciplinary Committee investigated the case in the 5th minute in the MOL League 112 (BRA-UTE) match, where Evgenii PYSARENKO collided with UTE player, the referees gave 25 minutes Match Penalty (MATCH).
The Committee decided this:
The Brasov player irregularly collided, using hand and elbow during the collision, so he hit the opponent's head, face area.
RULE 124–CHECKING TO THE HEAD OR NECK
DEFINITION: A player who directs a hit of any sort, with any part of his body or equipment, to the head or neck of an opposing player or drives or forces the head of an opposing player into the protective glass or boards. This rule supersedes all similar actions regarding hits to the head and neck except those related to fighting.
A player who injures or recklessly endangers an opponent as a result of checking to the head or neck will be assessed a match penalty.
Disciplinary Committee determines that Evgenii PYSARENKO’s purpose was not to get the puck. The player raised his hand and elbow, hit the opponent’s head. The UTE player was injured on his face, he could not continue the game.
The Disciplinary Committee took into mind, according to IIHF rules and guidelines, the attack of the head and neck area is one of the most serious irregularities.
The Disciplinary Commission suspends Brasov player No.23 Evgenii PYSARENKO, for the next 4 MOL League matches.
The player will be prohibited from playing the following 4 MOL League matches.
Budapest,27.11.2015.
Antal Palla
MOL League Disciplinary Commission
president