This check from Karrer against Kessler is the big thrill

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It was the tension in the third final act between Servette and Biel. When Biel striker Tino Kessler hit a heavy check from Servette defender Roger Karrer at the start of the second period. Gets hit hard on the head. Tried it again on ice after that, but had to give up after one use. Certainly not a malicious check from Karrer, but an intervention against the header. However, there is no penalty.

And that also causes discussions in the MySports studios. While the French referee expert Stéphane Rochette argues for 5 minutes plus remaining suspension against Karrer from the start, his German-Swiss referee expert colleague Nadir Mandioni initially takes a more defensive position. Judges the intervention in the third break “more like punishment” because he testifies to Karrer that he didn’t do much wrong. But there is no pure control against the head.

When the scene is discussed again after the game, Mandioni also says: “I am very curious how the Player Safety Officer judges this. Because if he checks against the head, then it is a residual exclusion and then a suspension follows.” For Karrer, the unpunished violation can still have consequences. (just now)

Source : Blick