Story Summary
Herlev Eagles player Noah Samsøe has been suspended for two games after an illegal kneeing incident involving Aalborg #91 in the match between Aalborg and Herlev. The incident took place on Tuesday 15 September 2026 and resulted in a Major Penalty and Game Misconduct for kneeing. The IIHF Situation Room, Metal Ligaen found that Samsøe made contact with the opponent’s knee without upper-body contact, that the contact could have been avoided and that the action carried a high risk of injury. Samsøe, Herlev #10, is suspended for two matches with immediate effect.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on Tuesday 15 September 2026 in the Aalborg v Herlev game.
- Herlev #10 Noah Samsøe was assessed a kneeing offence involving Aalborg #91.
- On-ice officials assessed a Major Penalty and a Game Misconduct for kneeing.
- The ruling found that Samsøe approached with his legs set wide and that the force of the contact went through the opponent’s knee, with no upper-body contact.
- The panel concluded the knee contact could have been avoided and that kneeing carries a high risk of injury.
- The IIHF Situation Room, Metal Ligaen issued the additional disciplinary sanction.
- Samsøe has been suspended for two games with immediate effect.
- The two matches listed in the suspension are: 20/09/26 – Herlev Eagles v Odense Bulldogs; and 23/09/26 – Herlev Eagles v Sønderjyske.
IHM Discussion
The ruling sets out why this incident drew supplementary discipline: the contact was concentrated on the opponent’s knee, could have been avoided and carried a high risk of injury. The Major Penalty and Game Misconduct addressed the on-ice offence, while the two-game suspension reflects the Situation Room’s assessment that further discipline was necessary.
Why It Matters
Samsøe will be unavailable for Herlev Eagles’ next two fixtures listed in the ruling. The decision also reinforces the safety concern around avoidable knee contact, which the Situation Room identified as carrying a high risk of injury.
Mini Q&A
Who has been suspended?
Herlev Eagles player Noah Samsøe, Herlev #10, has been suspended for two games.
What was the offence?
Samsøe was penalised for kneeing after making contact with the opponent’s knee with the force of the tackle transmitted through the leg and without upper-body contact.
What in-game penalties were assessed?
On-ice officials issued a Major Penalty and a Game Misconduct for kneeing.
Who issued the disciplinary ruling?
The IIHF Situation Room, Metal Ligaen issued the disciplinary ruling.
Which matches will Samsøe miss?
He will miss 20/09/26 – Herlev Eagles v Odense Bulldogs and 23/09/26 – Herlev Eagles v Sønderjyske, per the ruling.
What Comes Next
Per the disciplinary decision, Noah Samsøe will miss the following scheduled Herlev matches: 20/09/26 – Herlev Eagles v Odense Bulldogs; and 23/09/26 – Herlev Eagles v Sønderjyske. The suspension is effective immediately as stated by the IIHF Situation Room, Metal Ligaen.
IHM Final View
The ruling found that avoidable contact through the opponent’s knee, without upper-body contact, warranted a Major Penalty and Game Misconduct on the ice followed by a two-game suspension. Its reasoning rests on the Situation Room’s assessment of the danger and avoidability of the contact.