The SM-liiga's disciplinary board has handed Jukurit's Bogdans Hodass a four-match suspension for a serious foul committed during a game against HIFK. The incident occurred when Hodass struck HIFK's Aron Kiviharju in the neck with a stick after the play had already moved away, which was deemed a reckless and aggressive action according to the league's statement. This decision was made in light of video review and testimony regarding the context of the incident, highlighting how Hodass's actions posed a severe risk to Kiviharju's health.

The league's disciplinary committee noted that Hodass's attack was unprovoked and occurred outside the normal play context. Their review revealed that there was no prior confrontation between the two players before the strike, which underscores the severity of his conduct. As a result of this misconduct, Hodass was ejected from the game after the incident was reviewed in real time. The strong nature of the blow to the neck was particularly highlighted as a dangerous aspect of this foul.

Following the immediate suspension imposed post-game, Hodass missed his team's match against JYP that Saturday. With only three matches of his suspension remaining, he will have the opportunity to return once his punishment is served. This incident raises concerns about player safety in the league and the importance of maintaining discipline on the ice to prevent such dangerous behaviors in future games.