The IIHF Championship Disciplinary Panel for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship issued a one-game suspension to Czechia’s Klara Hymlarova for Boarding.
The incident occurred at 12:42 of the first period in Game #8 of the tournament between Czechia and Switzerland.
Hymlarova battled for the puck with a Swiss player and pushed the opponent into the boards. The opposing player is located in close proximity to the boards. In situations like that, the player should try to minimize the contact made with an opposing player in such a situation.
Although Hymlarova made an initial attempt at the puck, she did not take any action to avoid or minimize the degree of contact with the opposing player, who was in a vulnerable position close to the boards. In particular, the opposing player’s head can be seen snapping backwards as a result of the contact from Hymlarova.
This is a Boarding and constitutes a violation of Official Playing Rule 41 – Boarding.
The 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship Disciplinary Panel has determined that Hymlarova will receive a one (1) game suspension, in accordance with IIHF Disciplinary Regulations, Article 10.5.
She will serve her suspension in Game #13, Czechia vs. Germany, on November 10, 2026.
The incident occurred at 12:42 of the first period in Game #8 of the tournament between Czechia and Switzerland.
Hymlarova battled for the puck with a Swiss player and pushed the opponent into the boards. The opposing player is located in close proximity to the boards. In situations like that, the player should try to minimize the contact made with an opposing player in such a situation.
Although Hymlarova made an initial attempt at the puck, she did not take any action to avoid or minimize the degree of contact with the opposing player, who was in a vulnerable position close to the boards. In particular, the opposing player’s head can be seen snapping backwards as a result of the contact from Hymlarova.
This is a Boarding and constitutes a violation of Official Playing Rule 41 – Boarding.
The 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship Disciplinary Panel has determined that Hymlarova will receive a one (1) game suspension, in accordance with IIHF Disciplinary Regulations, Article 10.5.
She will serve her suspension in Game #13, Czechia vs. Germany, on November 10, 2026.