Story Summary
Herlev Eagles’ Noah Samsøe has been suspended for two games after committing a kneeing offence on Aalborg’s #91. The incident, which took place on 15 September, drew a Major Penalty and Game Misconduct for kneeing. Metal Ligaen found Samsøe’s contact with the opponent’s knee to be dangerous, avoidable and without upper-body contact. The suspension is effective immediately and covers Herlev’s fixtures against Odense Bulldogs and Sønderjyske on 20 and 23 September.
Key Facts
- On 15 September Noah Samsøe (Herlev #10) committed a kneeing offence on Aalborg #91 during the Aalborg v Herlev game.
- Samsøe was assessed a Major Penalty and a Game Misconduct for kneeing.
- The ruling states Samsøe entered the tackle with a wide leg gap and made contact where the force went through the opponent’s knee, with no upper-body contact.
- Metal Ligaen imposed further discipline: a two-game suspension with immediate effect.
- The suspension will apply to Herlev’s matches on 20/09/26 (Herlev Eagles v Odense Bulldogs) and 23/09/26 (Herlev Eagles v Sønderjyske).
IHM Discussion
The league’s assessment focuses on the mechanics of the hit: contact delivered through the opponent’s knee, no upper-body engagement and a leg position that increased the risk. Metal Ligaen concluded the hit met the definition of kneeing and required further discipline. Its decision turns on the dangerous point of contact, avoidability and risk of injury rather than incidental leg contact during an otherwise legal body check.
Why It Matters
Samsøe will miss two scheduled games, leaving Herlev without him for the fixtures listed by the league. The case underlines that kneeing incidents in which force is concentrated through a player’s knee can bring suspensions beyond on-ice penalties. For teams and players, it is a reminder that tackles primarily striking the leg rather than the torso are subject to disciplinary review.
Mini Q&A
What punishment did Noah Samsøe receive?
Samsøe received a Major Penalty, a Game Misconduct and a two-game suspension imposed with immediate effect.
Why was he suspended?
The league judged the hit to be a kneeing offence: contact was made through the opponent’s knee, the contact was avoidable and it was considered dangerous with a high risk of injury.
When did the incident occur?
The tackle occurred on 15 September during the Aalborg v Herlev game.
Which games does the suspension cover?
The suspension covers Herlev’s matches on 20/09/26 (v Odense Bulldogs) and 23/09/26 (v Sønderjyske).
What Comes Next
The suspension applies to two specified fixtures still forthcoming at the time of publication: 20/09/26 – Herlev Eagles v Odense Bulldogs; 23/09/26 – Herlev Eagles v Sønderjyske.
IHM Final View
Metal Ligaen’s decision is compact and specific: the tackle was judged to be kneeing, avoidable and dangerous, and the league applied a two-game suspension. It sets out the disciplinary threshold for direct knee contact and will be enforced in the two named Herlev fixtures.