HC TIWAG Innsbruck defender Patrick Kudla was suspended for four games by the disciplinary senate of the win2day ICE Hockey League for violating the code of ethics and the league’s disciplinary regulations in Friday’s game at the Vienna Capitals and was also fined 2,400 euros, of which 1,200 euros were subject to a probationary period of 24 months. The same punishment was also imposed on Innsbruck manager Boban Lukic, who also violated the league’s code of ethics and disciplinary regulations during Saturday’s game in Graz.
Findings of the ICE Disciplinary Senate against Patrick Kudla in detail
Inappropriate Gesturing Patrick Kudla Game #268 | VIC vs HCI
About the player of HC TIWAG Innsbruck – Die Haie, jersey number 27, Patrick Kudla, is charged with damaging sporting integrity in game no. 268 of the win2day ICE Hockey League on January 30, 2026 according to the ICE Hockey League Game Book – Part I | Disciplinary measures – Chapter IV Legal Law – § 2 Disciplinary measures and guidelines – Paragraph (1) Damage to sporting integrity a fine of EUR 2,400.00 will be imposed, EUR 1,200.00 of which is subject to a probationary period of 24 months. In addition, Patrick Kudla will be punished for insulting or threatening opposing players or the audience in accordance with the win2day ICE Hockey League penalty catalog, Ref. 33, an unconditional ban from four competitive games was imposed.
Reason:
The video recording of the relevant section of the game from January 30, 2026 leaves no doubt about the gesture made by the player Patrick Kudla. Patrick Kudla’s behavior constitutes a clear violation of the win2day ICE Hockey League’s code of ethics and disciplinary regulations.
Through the gesture shown, the player has committed both the offense of damaging sporting integrity and the offense of insulting or threatening opposing players or the audience in accordance with Part I | Disciplinary measures implemented. The penalty range provided for this is set out in the ICE Game Book with a fine of EUR 500.00 to EUR 25,000.00 and alternatively or cumulatively with a ban of one game up to a lifelong ban.
The integrity of a league organization in general – and that of the win2day ICE Hockey League in particular – represents the highest protected asset of a sports organization. According to the code of ethics of the win2day ICE Hockey League, all parties belonging to the league are obliged to behave in accordance with the principles of dignity, integrity, loyalty and responsibility in all competitive, economic, social (including social media) and moral relationships.
The win2day ICE Hockey League expressly reiterates that disrespectful behavior and inappropriate gestures are not accepted in any form and must be consistently sanctioned in order to sustainably maintain the high standards of professionalism, respect and fair play within the league.
Complicating matters: none
Mitigating: The incident occurred after the game, outside the ice rink, and was therefore not visible to a wider audience in the video stream. Furthermore, the gesture shown did not encourage or provoke fans to throw objects onto the ice surface and for this reason does not pose a safety risk.
Addition: 50% of the fine imposed (EUR 1,200.00) is imposed conditionally, subject to a probationary period of 24 months.
In the event that similar actions or statements occur within the next 24 months, the conditionally reviewed part of the fine will be revived. In accordance with the “Repeat Offender Regulation” of the win2day ICE Hockey League, any penalties must then be assessed at a 50% higher penalty, adding the currently conditional penalty.
Findings of the ICE Disciplinary Senate against Boban Lukic in detail
Inappropriate Gesturing Boban Lukic Game #272 | G99 vs HCI
About the supervisor of HC TIWAG Innsbruck – Die Haie, Boban Lukic, is charged with damaging the sporting integrity in game no. 272 of the win2day ICE Hockey League on January 31, 2026 according to the ICE Hockey League Game Book – Part I | Disciplinary measures – Chapter IV Legal Law – § 2 Disciplinary measures and guidelines – Paragraph (1) Damage to sporting integrity a fine of EUR 2,400.00 will be imposed, EUR 1,200.00 of which is subject to a probationary period of 24 months. In addition, Boban Lukic will be punished for insulting or threatening opposing players or the audience in accordance with the win2day ICE Hockey League penalty catalog, ref. no. 33, an unconditional ban from four competitive games was imposed.
Reason:
The video recording of the relevant portion of the game from January 31, 2026 leaves no doubt about the gesture made by supervisor Boban Lukic. Boban Lukic’s behavior constitutes a clear violation of the code of ethics and the disciplinary regulations of the win2day ICE Hockey League. Through the gesture shown, the supervisor committed both the offense of damaging sporting integrity and the offense of insulting or threatening opposing players or the audience in accordance with Part I | Disciplinary measures implemented. The penalty range provided for this is set out in the ICE Game Book with a fine of EUR 500.00 to EUR 25,000.00 and alternatively or cumulatively with a ban of one game up to a lifelong ban. The integrity of a league organization in general – and that of the win2day ICE Hockey League in particular – represents the highest protected asset of a sports organization.
According to the win2day ICE Hockey League Code of Ethics, all parties belonging to the league are obliged to behave in accordance with the principles of dignity, integrity, loyalty and responsibility in all competitive, economic, social (including social media) and moral relationships.
The win2day ICE Hockey League expressly reiterates that disrespectful behavior and inappropriate gestures are not accepted in any form and must be consistently sanctioned in order to sustainably maintain the high standards of professionalism, respect and fair play within the league.
Complicating matters: none
Mitigating: The incident occurred after the game, outside the ice rink, and was therefore not visible to a wider audience in the video stream. Furthermore, the gesture shown did not encourage or provoke fans to throw objects onto the ice surface and for this reason does not pose a safety risk.
Addition: 50% of the fine imposed (EUR 1,200.00) is imposed conditionally, subject to a probationary period of 24 months. In the event that similar actions or statements occur within the next 24 months, the conditionally reviewed part of the fine will be revived.
In accordance with the “Repeat Offender Regulation” of the win2day ICE Hockey League, any penalties must then be assessed at a 50% higher penalty, adding the currently conditional penalty.
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