However, according to the disciplinary decision, the tackle was a high-risk tackle aimed at a defenseless player.
15:12•Updated 15:24
Representing Örebro in the Swedish hockey league SHL Hannes Björninen has to pay more than 26,000 kroner in fines and watch the next four matches from the stands. Björninen was punished from the match against Timrå on Saturday, when he tackled Olli Jokinen the scorer of the team he coached Jonathan Dahlen towards the head.
The situation seemed quite soft at first, but Dahle had to be helped out of the rink. Björninen said that the situation was unfortunate.
– My intention was rather to protect myself from a collision, and I had no intention of tackling the opponent, Björninen said according to the disciplinary decision.
However, according to the disciplinary decision, the tackle was a high-risk tackle aimed at a defenseless player.
Timrå’s Finnish pilot Jokinen did not appreciate the actions of Finland’s Olympic hero.
– A nasty tackle on our top player, who will now possibly be out of the national team games, Jokinen teased according to Aftonbladet.
Dahlen was named to the team going to the Karelia tournament in Sweden. Björninen has been appointed to Leijon.