A, a dark-skinned Viennese native and 27-year-old national player wearing the jersey of the reigning champions, was badly insulted and insulted by Italian “fans” as he left following the 2-3 defeat in the fourth play-off semi-final.
They initiated an investigation following discriminatory statements and “sounds”, as they said. “Regardless of the incident under review, it is emphasized that we categorically reject any form of xenophobia and discrimination. The ice hockey family stands for diversity and respect in sport,” an ICE statement read.
It’s not the first time that Tifosi have fallen out of character in Bolzano. With the score at 2:2, the best-of-7 series moves back to Salzburg, where game five will take place on Maundy Thursday (7:30 p.m., pulse 24). The record champions (4-0 wins once morest ) will have to wait even longer for their final opponent.
They are now in the middle of planning for the coming season, two strikers have extended their contracts: signed until 2025 and 2026.
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Alexander Zambarloukos
