SHL Disciplinary Board Reviews Pettersen and Krogdahl Cases Amid Player Benchings

Two players from the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), Mathias Emilio Pettersen of Djurgården and Max Krogdahl of Skellefteå, have been reported to the league's disciplinary board following Thursday's matches. Pettersen received a match penalty for hitting Luleå's Frédéric Allard in the neck with his stick, an action deemed severe as Allard was unable to defend himself. The incident was reviewed by the SHL Players Safety Group before the report was filed. Meanwhile, Max Krogdahl faces disciplinary scrutiny for deceiving a referee. During an altercation, Krogdahl pushed a Timrå player, who lightly retaliated by extending his leg. Krogdahl then fell to the ice, resulting in a tripping penalty called against him, which SHL stated was influenced by Krogdahl's action to mislead the official. Both cases are scheduled for evaluation on the same day they occurred (ID: 143083).

In related SHL team news, Linköping HC's coach Mikael Håkansson discussed his decision to bench forward Ty Rattie in the match against Leksand due to competition for spots. This move follows the benching of Jakub Vrana before the national team break, who responded positively by scoring two goals against Växjö. Håkansson expressed hope that Rattie would likewise respond well, noting the player's skill but emphasizing the need for greater effort and better use of shooting capabilities. "No one is happy about being benched," Håkansson said, "but we expect a positive effect," reflecting the team's approach to encouraging improved performance through competitive motivation (ID: 142620).