Sami Kauhanen, Managing Director of the Ice Hockey Association, commented to Iltalehti that Aaltonen, who has been cocaine, is not entitled to represent Finland in the spring World Cup.
Swiss Antidoping Office for Swiss Sport Integrity Wednesday was a Finnish ice hockey player For Miro Aaltonen a monthly ban on cocaine.
The 31-year-old Aaltonen was also sentenced to 1,000 Swiss franc fines and 800 francs costing doping tests.
Aaltonen, who represented Ehc Kloten, who plays in the Swiss Main Series last year, gave a doping sample, which included a forbidden substance, which later turned out to be cocaine. Aaltonen was imposed on 17 January on a temporary ban. The next day, Klot said he had terminated Aaltonen’s contract.
According to the Swiss Sport Integrity, the sentence received by Aaltonen decreased for a month because the prohibited substance was not used in sports and this is committed to the rehabilitation program.
On Wednesday, SC Bern, the Swiss club, also announced that Aaltonen, who is statistically excellent in the Main Series, continues immediately after the competition ban in the country’s capital.
The transfer is as logical that Aaltonen was In any case, moving to the capital of Switzerland after the current season with a two -year contract. Bern’s head coach is Jussi Tapola.
Head coach of the Finnish men’s national team Antti Pennanen has commented on the incident a couple of times, but has not yet commented on the player’s future on the national team.
The Finnish Ice Hockey Association has now broken its own silence from the fate of Aaltonen on the national team. CEO of the Finnish Ice Hockey Association Sami Kauhanen told in an interview with Iltalehtithat Aaltonen “in this situation he will not be able to represent the national team in the spring.”
– The use of drugs is strongly contrary to the values of the Ice Hockey Association and the national team activities. Professional players also need to be aware and take responsibility as role models, Kauhanen responded to Iltalehti in Montreal, Canada, where he is watching Finland in the NHL’s four -country tournament.
According to Iltalehti, Kauhanen said he was pleased that Aaltonen has handled his “aftermath” well.
– It’s great to see that Miro has taken responsibility and apologized. Although you can’t make the done.