League Confirms Suspensions After Devils vs Stingrays

Posted on Friday, September 18th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

The EIHL confirm that they have investigated incidents that took place at the game between the Cardiff Devils and Hull Stingrays on Sunday 13th September 2009. Following the review the suspensions issued by the league have been awarded as follows.

Cardiff Devils:

Brad Voth; 1 game automatic suspension for a fighting match penalty plus automatic 1 game suspension for a match penalty for Travesty of the Game. Additional 3 game suspension awarded for not going straight to the dressing room as per EIHL rules. Total suspension 5 games. In addition the player has a further 6 game suspension suspended for the remainder of the season. If a match penalty is awarded against the player for Travesty of the Game in the 2009-10 season these 6 games will be added to any other penalties that may be given.

Scott Romfo; 1 game suspension for a 5+Game Misconduct for fighting in the last 2 minutes of a game

Mike Hartwick; 1 game suspension for a 5+Game Misconduct for fighting in the last 2 minutes of a game

Max Birbraer; 1 game suspension. After a review of the match night DVD a penalty has been awarded against the player . A 5+game misconduct for roughing and throwing punches over the plexi glass with results in an automatic game suspension.

Hull Stingrays:

Adam Knight; 1 game automatic suspension for a fighting match penalty plus automatic 1 game suspension for a match penalty for Travesty of the Game. Additional 3 game suspension awarded for not going straight to the dressing room as per EIHL rules. Total suspension 5 games. In addition the player has a further 6 game suspension suspended for the remainder of the season. If a match penalty is awarded against the player for Travesty of the Game in the 2009-10 season these 6 games will be added to any other penalties that may be given.

Curtis Huppe; 1 game suspension for throwing an object as per league rules. Additional 4 game suspension as this action is deemed reckless. Total suspension 5 games.

All suspensions take immediate effect.

The league would like to thank both clubs for their co-operation in this investigation and review.