Head Check

Malmö's Janne Kuokkanen suspended four games for head check

October 20, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Malmö Redhawks forward Janne Kuokkanen has been handed a four-game suspension and a fine for an illegal check to the head on Skellefteå's Oliver Okuliar during an SHL match. The incident occurred in the second period, leading to Kuokkanen's match penalty. Okuliar did not finish the game as a precautionary measure.