The match penalty knew to be automatic.
Former SM league player Jonne Virtanen is currently coaching at Finland’s second highest league level. Jaakko Stenroos / AOP
Tuto’s head coach Jonne Virtanen is suspended for at least three matches.
Virtanen received a match penalty in the Tuto–IPK match played on Saturday, and according to Mestis, the official is automatically suspended for three matches.
The ban can be extended if the disciplinary officer deals with the matter and decides on a longer ban.
Virtanen lost his temper in Saturday’s match after being iced by Tuto. “Monni” again threw drinking bottles and papers and smashed the bat across.