Finnish ice hockey team Tappara has been fined €10,000 by the SM-liiga following a series of altercations during a match against JYP on February 18. Head coach Rikard Grönborg has also received a three-game suspension as part of the league's disciplinary measures. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and player conduct issues within the league, prompting an investigation into the match's events.

The match was particularly tumultuous, featuring three notable fights, with the first altercation occurring just 17 seconds into the game when Tappara's Emil Sylvegård clashed with JYP's Antti Tyrväinen. The aggressive atmosphere continued throughout the game, culminating in multiple players engaging in fights as the game progressed, leading to a total of six players receiving penalties for fighting.

This disciplinary action signals the league’s commitment to maintaining player safety and sportsmanship, but it also raises concerns about the culture of aggression within Finnish ice hockey, especially following incidents like this. League executive Mikko Pulkkinen's decision to refer the incident for a disciplinary review shows a proactive approach in managing player behaviors and enforcing league regulations.