Växjö Lakers has been fined 25,000 kronor by the Smålands Ishockeyförbund for organizing a tournament for players under 13 years old that reportedly included a final and third-place match, according to unconfirmed reports. The tournament, called Växjö Lakers Hockey Trophy, took place in Vida Arena in Växjö, Sweden, during the sportlovet period. It is reportedly not allowed to have elimination matches, league tables, or other statistics for children under 13 in Swedish hockey since 2016.
The club's CEO, Johan Markusson, stated that the fine is a significant amount of money and could have been used for other purposes.
The fine is a significant amount of money and could have been used for other purposes.