Joel Lundqvist, twin brother of NHL goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, has announced he's planning to appeal his recent suspension for shoving a linesman during a recent game in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
"I think the Disciplinary Committee's punishment is too harsh," the Frölunda captain told Sportbladet.
Lundqvist received a ban of five games for his actions, which took place during a game against HV71 on December 10th. Here's video of the incident in question:
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There's no denying the push. However, the league did state in its decision that it agreed Lundqvist was trying to push an opposing player and did not realize it was the official that was directly in front of him. At the same time, the disciplinary Committee said Lundqvist still needed to be punished for his actions as any abuse of officials is unacceptable.
"I have appealed my verdict to RIN ( Swedish Sports Board), said Lundqvist. "I think the Disciplinary Committee's punishment is too harsh and I want RIN to look at it. Frölunda supports my decision to appeal."
The five game suspension means Lunqvist will not play again until December 28th, unless it is reduced or overturned completely.
