In Kalmar, Sweden, Carl-Johan Lerby of Kalmar received a match penalty during the first period of a quarterfinal game against Södertälje. The penalty was for a crosscheck to the head of Teemu Väyrynen of Södertälje. The day after the incident, Lerby was not reported to the disciplinary committee, reportedly meaning he will face no further punishment.
Södertälje's sports director Emil Georgsson expressed strong anger over this decision, calling it a joke and describing the crosscheck as life-threatening and outside the play. According to reports, Georgsson contacted the referee chief, who reportedly thought it was a clear case for reporting, but the Players safety group handles such reports. Södertälje won the game 6-3 and leads the series 1-0.
calling it a joke and describing the crosscheck as life-threatening and outside the play
Lerby is available for the next quarterfinal game. In contrast, Herman Träff was reportedly reported after another game for a tackle on Daniel Brodin.