Headbutt against HCD's Kienzle - Bern's Jan Muršak suspended

National League

SC Bern will have to make do without their Slovenian forward Jan Muršak in their next game against HC Fribourg-Gottéron.

: Source: SIHF; Language:; 26 February 2020 • 9:57; 26 February 2020 • 23:39

Jan Muršak receives a one-game suspension.

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Due to his headbutt against HCD's defenseman Lorenz Kienzle in the 52nd minute of Tuesday's game, the league has suspended Jan Muršak for one game. In addition, the forward has to pay a fine of CHF 2,500.-.

Für diesen Kopfstoss à la Zidane 🐂 kassiert Jan Mursak vom @scbern_news eine Spielsperre und eine Busse von CHF 2'500.- 💰 . pic.twitter.com/KFuLVQBLIA
— MySports (@MySports_CH) February 26, 2020

🔹The Single Judge has now concluded that Mursak struck his opponent with his head and issued the mandatory match penalty in tariff proceedings.

🔹The rule book requires a suspension for any head-butt, regardless of how much force was used in the action under investigation. pic.twitter.com/5MN57FfPtT
— NL Ice Data - Disciplinary (@NLIceDecisions) February 26, 2020