Ex-NHL goalie suspended 5 games from Swedish Hockey League after launching water bottle at referee

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Former NHL goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo was suspended five games by the Swedish Hockey League after throwing a water bottle and hitting a referee in the back of the head during a game last week, his team announced Friday. 

Leksands IF confirmed that Kaskisuo was suspended five games and fined the equivalent of $2,271 following the SHL’s Disciplinary Board hearing, which found that his actions in Thursday’s game against HV71 violated the league’s rules of conduct.

Kasimir Kaskisuo #50 of the Toronto Maple Leafs makes a save in the second period of his NHL debut during the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on November 16, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Berl/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The incident happened immediately after the final whistle of the 3-2 overtime loss. Videos on social media showed a frustrated Kaskisuo launching his water bottle at a referee.

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"All forms of improper body contact against a referee or other official must be punished with game misconduct on the ice (Rule 40.1) and reported to the disciplinary board. The footage shows that Kasimir Kaskisuo picks up his water bottle after the final whistle and throws it at the referee, who is some distance away with his back to Kasimir Kaskisuo," the Disciplinary Board said in its decision. 

"The bottle also hits the referee's head. Kaskisuo shall be punished for physical abuse of officials and shall lead to a suspension in accordance with the decision above. Kasimir Kaskisuo must also pay a fine in the amount stated in the decision."

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