The 2026 IIHF Continental Cup Disciplinary Panel has issued a one (1) game suspension to HC Kremenchuk’s Gevorkian, Mykhaylo Major (number 5) for a violation of Official Playing Rule 41 (Boarding).
The incident occurred during Game number 3 between SKHL Crvena Zvezda and HC Kremenchuk on 18 October 2025.
The Disciplinary Panel determined that the player made an illegal hit on his opponent through the back, throwing him dangerously into the boards.
Based on the game footage, the Player had ample opportunity to turn out of the hit but decided not to do so, relying on his belief that his opponent would turn to face him. The Player needs to heed his opponent and, in a situation like this, try to minimize contact from behind. Instead, the player did the opposite and his contact from behind threw the player dangerously into the wall.
Therefore, as the Player violated Official Playing Rule 41 – Boarding, he shall be sanctioned as follows:
Due to the suspension, the Player will miss today’s game between Gheorgeni HK and HC Kremenchuk (game number 6 of the tournament).
The incident occurred during Game number 3 between SKHL Crvena Zvezda and HC Kremenchuk on 18 October 2025.
The Disciplinary Panel determined that the player made an illegal hit on his opponent through the back, throwing him dangerously into the boards.
Based on the game footage, the Player had ample opportunity to turn out of the hit but decided not to do so, relying on his belief that his opponent would turn to face him. The Player needs to heed his opponent and, in a situation like this, try to minimize contact from behind. Instead, the player did the opposite and his contact from behind threw the player dangerously into the wall.
Therefore, as the Player violated Official Playing Rule 41 – Boarding, he shall be sanctioned as follows:
- Suspension for one game
Due to the suspension, the Player will miss today’s game between Gheorgeni HK and HC Kremenchuk (game number 6 of the tournament).