HIFK has officially reported that it has exercised its disciplinary rights under league rules by referring two incidents from the recent match against KalPa to the league's disciplinary delegation for review. Both incidents involve Patrick Curry, a prominent player for KalPa, with the first situation raising concerns about a possible kicking motion after a tackle by HIFK's Jori Lehterä in the defensive zone. The lack of penalties during the game for either incident further complicates matters, as both actions have now come under scrutiny by the league authorities.

In the second incident, Curry appeared to sweep HIFK's Sebastian Repo's legs out from under him behind the KalPa goal while attempting to strip the puck. The league's announcement indicated that the disciplinary committee would make a decision by Sunday regarding Curry's actions. The lack of penalties called during the game on these incidents has raised questions about officiating standards and the accountability of high-profile players like Curry.

The match continued with Curry later receiving a two-minute penalty for a violent hit on HIFK's young defenseman, Aron Kiviharju. His reaction while sitting in the penalty box, where he seemed to express discontent through sarcastic applause, hinted at his feelings of frustration over the situation. HIFK's actions signify a deeper look into player conduct and could lead to stricter enforcement of league rules regarding player safety and discipline, particularly for influential players like Curry.