Story Summary
Noel Gunler could face further discipline after the Djurgården forward was given a match penalty for a collision with the Brynäs goalkeeper in the third period of their meeting. The goalkeeper left the ice appearing shaken after the incident, which was reviewed by the officials before Gunler, 25, was ejected.
The Situation Room has now referred the play to the disciplinary committee, which was due to issue its decision later in the day. Gunler had scored Djurgården’s 2-1 goal, but Brynäs levelled the game before winning 3-2 in overtime.
Key Facts
- Djurgården forward Noel Gunler received a match penalty after colliding with Brynäs’ goalkeeper in the third period.
- The goalkeeper left the ice after the collision appearing shaken.
- The Situation Room referred the incident to the disciplinary committee for further consideration.
- The disciplinary committee was due to deliver its ruling later in the day.
- Gunler scored Djurgården’s 2-1 goal before Brynäs recovered to win 3-2 in overtime.
- The 25-year-old forward has two goals in nine games this season.
IHM Discussion
The referral keeps the focus on the circumstances of Gunler’s contact with the goalkeeper rather than the match result alone. The Situation Room’s assessment was that Gunler arrived at speed and went into the goalkeeper without slowing down. That assessment has placed the case before the disciplinary committee, with the possibility of a suspension still open.
For Djurgården, Gunler’s involvement was already central to a closely contested game: he supplied their 2-1 goal, only for Brynäs to force overtime and take the extra point. Any further sanction will be determined by the committee’s ruling.
Why It Matters
Goalkeeper contact is treated seriously because it can directly affect a team’s ability to continue a game safely and competitively. Gunler has already served the immediate in-game consequence through the match penalty, but the disciplinary process will decide whether that punishment is followed by additional time away from the team.
Mini Q&A
Why was Noel Gunler given a match penalty?
Gunler was ejected after officials reviewed his third-period collision with Brynäs’ goalkeeper, who left the ice appearing shaken.
What happens next in the case?
The Situation Room has referred the incident to the disciplinary committee, which was due to issue a ruling later in the day.
What was the final score?
Brynäs won 3-2 in overtime after Djurgården had led 2-1 through Gunler’s goal.
What Comes Next
The next checkpoint is the disciplinary committee’s decision on whether Gunler will receive a suspension and, if so, its length.