The following disciplinary measures may be imposed on clubs:

• Warning
• Reprimand
• Fine
• Annulment of game results
• Order the game to be replayed
• Deduction of points
• Order the game to be declared forfeited
• Playing a game behind closed doors
• Prohibition of registering new players in the ICE Hockey League competition
• Restriction on the number of players that a participating club may register for ICE Hockey League competition
• Exclusion from future ICE Hockey League games and withdrawal of title or award

A fine shall be not less than € 250,- and not more than € 500,000,-. Any fine not paid within 30 days of the final decision implementing such fine shall accrue interest in the rate of 7.5% monthly. The ICE Hockey League reserves the right to deduct the amount from any open payments due to the clubs by the ICE Hockey League.
The disciplinary measure may be imposed individually or in combination with any other disciplinary measure. The following sanctions may apply (all amounts in €):

The following disciplinary measures may be imposed on individuals (players, coaches, team staff, etc.):

• Warning
• Reprimand
• Fine
• Suspension from all ice hockey activity associated with the ICE Hockey League for a specified number of games or for a specified period of time
• Suspension from carrying out a specific function for a specified number of games or for a specified period of time
• Withdrawal of accreditation
• Arena ban and
• Withdrawal of a title or award.

A fine shall be no less than € 250.- and no more than € 25,000.-. Any fine not paid within 30 days of the final decision implementing such fine shall accrue interest in the rate of 7.5% monthly. The ICE Hockey League reserves the right to deduct the amount from any open payments due to the clubs by the ICE Hockey League.
All disciplinary measures may be imposed individually or in combination with any other disciplinary measure. The following sanctions may apply (all amounts in €):

1. The League may issue a fine for conduct that falls short of warranting a suspension. The decision in warranting a disciplinary measure for a fine suspension can be made by either the ICE Hockey League Player Safety Committee or the ICE Hockey League Department of Player Safety.
   
   
2. A fine may be in an equivalent amount considered for a 1 game suspension under the 3.5-4-point player category based on the infraction definition (Penalty Catalog Ref. Nr.). Meaning point value of a player is not taken into consideration and instead, all players are considered under the 3.5-4-point fineable amount under ‘fine amount per game’ in the ICE Hockey League Penalty Catalog.
   
   
3. For fines, within 24 hours of the completion of the game in which the incident took place, provide:
   
   
   1. notice of the fine,
   2. an explanation of the fine, and
   3. written reports (verdict) to the fined player and his club.
      
      
4. A recipient of a fine will not be treated as a "repeat" offender for purposes of calculating the amount of compensation that will be forfeited upon suspension. However, such a disciplinary fine will carry consequences for the balance of that season and any further supplementary discipline for on-ice conduct that is imposed in that season will take into account the offense for which the player has been fined.
   
   

If a player is assessed a game misconduct penalty because he received a second misconduct penalty in the same game, then only the game misconduct penalty will count in the calculation.

Should a player or official be penalized with a match penalty or game misconduct penalty in an ICE Hockey League game, where the penalty was called in error or not conforming to ICE Hockey League rules and there is a unanimous decision by the ICE Hockey League PSC, the causing the automatic suspension can be rescinded

ICE Hockey League Play-Offs: The ICE Hockey League regular season automatic game suspensions are reset to zero at the start of the ICE Hockey League play-offs.

After the completion of a game, it is at the obligatory discretion of the ICE Hockey League Disciplinary Commission to examine each incident which arose in the course of the game, to conduct the relevant investigations, and to impose additional penalties on ICE Hockey League | ICE Young Stars League & ICE Juniors League clubs and players.

The range of punishment (game and fee-penalties) for additional penalties is laid down in the ICE Hockey League penalty catalogue. The observation period for previous penalties or fines is retroactive 24 months from the date of the penalty or fine (e.g., 14.12.2014 – 14.12.2016). If during this period a penalty or fine has been imposed, the penalty or fine, increase by 50% to total 150%. If during this period more than one penalty or fine has been imposed, the penalty or fine, increase by 100% to total 200%.

In cases where a player or coach changes to another ICE Hockey League club or a foreign club, the unenforced remainder of the penalty will be suspended and must be served before the player or coach can resume activities with a domestic ICE Hockey League or Alps Hockey League club.

A suspension given within any of the ICE Hockey League affiliated leagues, inclusive of ICE Hockey League and Alps Hockey League must be served in its entirety based on the suspended games within the league in which the suspension occurred. A suspended player or coach is not permitted to participate in the ICE Hockey League or its affiliate leagues until the suspension is served in its entirety, based on the league in which the suspension occurred.

Relevant investigations start after the end of the period of notification, with the goal set to finalize the proceedings, including the verdict until 24:00 of the day following the game but at the latest 10 o´clock of the next game day. Investigations of serious nature can be put "under review" until DOPS/PSC have sufficient time to adequately review the case pending with no maximum time frame.

• Warning
• Reprimand and
• Ban on ice hockey related activity in accordance with the WADA code

A probationary period as a result of a suspended sanction shall be a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years. This period may be extended in exceptional circumstances or suspended if the disciplinary party temporarily leaves the ICE Hockey League’s jurisdiction.

If a further offense/violation is committed during the probationary period, the competent disciplinary board, as a rule, will order the original sanction to be executed. This may be added to the disciplinary measure imposed for the second offense.

• A failure to cooperate with any investigation or request for information
• Previous disciplinary history (24 months prior to date of violation), which would be considered the period of a ‘repeat offender’
• A person/entity receiving or being due to receive a significant benefit in connection with the violation
• The violation having affected, or having the potential to affect, the course or result of the ICE Hockey League competition
• The person/entity to be sanctioned displaying a lack of remorse and
• Any other aggravating factor the disciplinary body deems relevant
  
  

When establishing whether an offense is minor, serious or gross, the following facts shall be taken into consideration: the importance of the provisions violated; the stature of the game; personal guilt or negligence, the consequences of the offense for persons affected directly or indirectly; negative effects on ice hockey; whether the offending party is a repeat offender or other unfavorable influences on the reputation of the ICE Hockey League.

A player or a coach who has a pending ICE Hockey League sanction and who transfers to another club (domestic or international) that is not part of the ICE Hockey League system before serving the full ICE Hockey League sanction, upon return to a participating club that is part of the ICE Hockey League system, shall be required to serve the remainder of his suspension before being allowed to participate in the ICE Hockey League competition.

A participating club or league that is bound by a rule of conduct laid down in the ICE Hockey League law may be subject to disciplinary measures if such a rule is violated as a result of the conduct of one of its members, players, officials or supporters and any other person exercising a function on behalf of the participating club or league concerned, even if the participating club or league concerned can provide the absence of any fault or negligence.

The ICE Hockey League PSC is the deciding factor for on-ice conduct, subject to:

1. Type of conduct involved: conduct in violation of league playing rules, and whether the conduct is incidental, deliberate, or intentional that is deemed reckless and involves the use of excessive and unnecessary force.
   
   
2. Injury to the opposing player(s) involved in the incident.
   
   
3. The situation of the game in which the incident occurred.
   
   
4. Such factors as may be appropriate in the circumstances.

Category 1 – ‘Careless’ – insufficient attention or thought to avoid harm or error. Liable to happen as a consequence of, by intending to affect an opponent through a reactionary or accidental motion or the incident is deemed careless causing negligence.

At the discretion of the ICE Hockey League PSC, incidental contact is when marginal and or accidental contact occurs between two or more players, with a foul that may be deemed by on-ice officials as a minimum minor penalty or greater. Contact is part of hockey provided it’s while performing normal defensive and offensive duties, reaching for a loose puck, or otherwise provided that the contact doesn’t allow a player to gain an advantage on the play that causes or may cause an injury based on an illegal act.

1. Fine with no suspension, or
   
   
2. Range 1-2 games + fine

Range 1-2 games

Category 2 – ‘Reckless’ – a deliberate and/or dangerous action with no concern for the result, with a conscious action to provoke, through intent and a willful purpose. Injury is not the determining factor but can be considered as influential means to the decision.

At the discretion of the ICE Hockey League PSC, deliberate contact is when a conscious decision is made for the purpose to inflict punishment that may be deemed by the on-ice officials as a major penalty. Deliberate contact is done with a purpose,

Range 2-4 games

Category 3 – ‘Intentional’ - a willful purpose to injure. Incident is deemed serious in nature and is considered a willful negligence act of intent to cause injury, intending to affect the game by making illegal and/or unsuspecting contact.

Range 5+