Story Summary
Vlci Žilina forward Tomáš Török has been sanctioned for simulation in a game against Dukla Trenčín. The disciplinary senate ruled that he will forfeit 10% of his monthly pay.
Key Facts
- The senate punished Vlci Žilina forward Tomáš Török for simulation in the match against Dukla Trenčín.
- Török will lose 10% of his monthly salary as the sanction for that offence.
- The senate described the act: at match time 18:40 Török ” pretended a fall with the intention that the opposing player be punished, and after light contact with the opponent’s stick he voluntarily and theatrically fell to the ice.” (translation of source wording).
- At 18:40 of the game, the senate found that Török simulated a fall in an attempt to have an opponent penalised, theatrically going down after light contact with the opponent’s stick.
- – First case: fine up to €500 or up to 10% of monthly wage/salary/reward/regular payment under the contract.
- – Second case: suspension of sporting activity for 1 game and a fine up to €500 or up to 10% of monthly wage/salary/reward/regular payment.
IHM Discussion
The disciplinary senate applied Article 50 to Török’s case, opting for the financial penalty available for a first offence rather than a match suspension. Its finding centred on a theatrical fall after light contact with an opponent’s stick, judged to be an attempt to draw a penalty against the other player.
Why It Matters
The ruling gives Article 50 a direct financial consequence for simulation. A percentage-of-pay penalty can deter players from embellishing contact in an effort to draw penalties, while the detailed finding sets out the conduct the disciplinary senate considered unacceptable.
Mini Q&A
What sanction did Tomáš Török receive?
The senate fined Vlci Žilina forward Tomáš Török the equivalent of 10% of his monthly salary for simulation.
Why was Török punished?
The senate said that at match time 18:40 Török pretended a fall after light contact with an opponent’s stick, deliberately and theatrically falling to the ice with the apparent intention that the opposing player be punished.
Which part of the rules did the senate apply?
The senate applied Article 50 of the disciplinary regulations, which covers pretending a fall or injury and prescribes fines and suspensions depending on the case.
IHM Final View
The ruling is a straightforward use of the disciplinary code’s financial penalties. By docking Török a percentage of his monthly pay, the senate has attached a tangible consequence to simulation.