Sandro Schmid has received a three-game suspension for violating IIHF rule 39/40 (abuse of officials). The incident took place on January 17, during the game between his HC Fribourg-Gottéron and EHC Biel. In addition to the suspension, the forward has to pay a fine of CHF 3,000.-.
Mathew Wilkins has received a provisional one-game suspension for a crosscheck against Florian Schmuckli in the game between EHC Winterthur and EHC Olten on January 24. Additionally, proceedings have been initiated against the forward.
