UHL announce ruling regarding off-ice incident

Published on December 9, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2) News Release


LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO -- On December 1, 2004, UHL game # 134 Kalamazoo @ Danbury, an off-ice incident took place.

After numerous interviews along with written reports, UHL President/ CEO Richard Brosal announced today the following rulings:

Danbury Trashers owner Jim Galante has been assessed fines for being in a prohibited area. Mr. Galante was also issued a written warning stating that any future incidents of this nature will result in heavier fines and/or possible suspension barring him from the Danbury Ice Arena.

UHL linesman Jim Harper has been suspended for five games as a result of his on-ice conduct.

"Mr. Harper's actions during the game and after were improper," stated Brad Jones, Vice President of Hockey Operations of the UHL.



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