Karl Henriksson of the Växjö Lakers has been suspended for two games by the disciplinary committee of the SHL. The suspension follows an incident during a game against Färjestad. According to reports, during a face-off in the center circle, Färjestad's Jack Berglund began slashing at Henriksson's stick, and Henriksson retaliated, hitting Berglund between the legs.
After video review, referees ejected Henriksson from the game with a match penalty. The disciplinary committee found Henriksson guilty of slashing, citing factors like injury risk and the location of the hit. In his defense, Henriksson reportedly stated that he did not intend to hit Berglund there and that the slash was not particularly hard, claiming it was an honest mistake with low injury risk.
he did not intend to hit Berglund there and that the slash was not particularly hard, claiming it was an honest mistake with low injury risk