Suspension Handed Out After Referee Incident in Sweden
Referee Incident Sparks Controversy in SHL Game.
Ensuring the safety of both players and referees should always be at the forefront of professional leagues' concerns.
A major incident occurred during a SHL match where an official was unintentionally targeted.
Timra's Albin Lundin was at the center of the controversy when he tripped a linesman. The outcome? A hefty fine and a subsequent suspension.
Witness the incident for yourself:
Following this, Lundin received a three-game suspension and is to pay a fine of 10,000 Swedish krona (approximately $900 US).
Reactions from SHL and Albin Lundin
SHL shared their perspective on the incident:
Albin Lundin seemed indifferent about the collision with the linesman. Notably, Lundin did not pause or acknowledge the referee after causing him to fall on the ice.
However, Lundin had a different narrative:
I glanced at the jumbotron after the whistle to understand the impact of my collision. I realized my mistake and went to the official immediately to assure him it wasn't intentional. I did apologize to the linesman multiple times.
My focus was only on moving straight from the bench. The question remains whether I should've been more attentive and noticed him, but the fact is, I didn't.
Kimmo Kapanen, Timra's Manager, is expected to challenge the decision with an appeal.
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