Petr Kodytek’s act was recorded on a video shot by a viewer.
Petr Kodytek lost his temper after the match. Mikko Lieri / AOP
of HIFK Petr Kodytek snorted after the losing Ässät match.
The Czech player kicked the Pori team player during the handshake after the match. The situation was not shown on the broadcast, but a video of the act has been shared on social media.
The broadcast followed the progress of the handshake from another point. In the case of a foul, you can see how the referees blow their whistles and the players of both teams turn to look, wondering what the matter is.
The statistics show that after the match, Kodytek was given a 5+20 minute penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior and 5+20 minutes for kicking.
Kodytek is expected to be banned for his trick.
Kodytek has scored three goals in 31 matches for HIFK this season and provided 21 assists leading to goals.
Ässat beat HIFK 4–2.