Tappara, a prominent Finnish ice hockey club, has announced its intention to appeal the decisions made by the sports legal protection board regarding penalties imposed on the club and its head coach, Rikard Grönborg. The CEO of Tappara, Ari Penttilä, confirmed to Aamulehti that the club will take all necessary legal steps to seek justice for Grönborg and the organization. These measures will be pursued promptly as they look to address the fallout from the penalties.

The controversy stems from a three-game suspension handed down to Grönborg due to incidents that occurred during a match against JYP last week. As a result, Grönborg is prohibited from being present in any areas designated for teams, media, or officiating personnel during these games. Additionally, Tappara faces a financial penalty of 10,000 euros as part of the disciplinary measures. The club has expressed their deep discontent with the ruling and their firm stance against accepting these penalties.

In light of this situation, Penttilä described the club's feelings as one of shock and disappointment, indicating that they outright reject the ruling. He articulated concerns regarding the fairness and grounds for the decisions made against them. The appeal signifies not only the club's commitment to contest the penalties but also highlights the growing tensions in Finnish ice hockey governance and the challenges clubs face regarding officiating and disciplinary actions.