On Saturday, the first game of the finals series in the Norwegian hockey league EHL took place between Storhamar and Frisk Asker. During the match, Storhamar's Swedish player Amil Krupic reportedly cross-checked Frisk Asker's Swedish player Jacob Andersson in the face. Video clips of the incident have spread on social media.
Andersson said the hit felt 'very ugly' and that he needed stitches in his mouth. He reportedly confronted Krupic after the incident, and Krupic said it was not intentional. The action was not penalized during the game, but Krupic could reportedly face punishment afterward.
the hit felt 'very ugly' and that he needed stitches in his mouth
Frisk Asker won the match 3-2. Andersson reportedly said he does not think the incident will escalate further in the series. Krupic previously played for Swedish clubs including Södertälje, and Andersson has played for Skellefteå and Björklöven in Sweden.
it was not intentional
he does not think the incident will escalate further in the series