National League

The league has initiated proceedings against SC Bern's forward Mark Arcobello and EV Zug's forward Viktor Stålberg (photo). Both players have also been suspended.

Photo: Monika Majer / RvS.Media

Arcobello is under investigation for interfering with SCL Tigers-forward Antti Erkinjuntti in the 20th minute of the game against the Tigers on January 6. He has been provisionally suspended for today's rematch against Langnau. The 29-year-old American leads Bern in scoring with 39 points in 35 National League games, 13 of which are assists.

As for Stålberg, the league is looking into his violation of IIHF rule 116 (abuse of officials) during the game between EV Zug and HC Davos on January 6 and has provisionally suspended the Swede for today's matchup between the same two teams. The 31-year-old has played 33 National League games so far this season, recording 17 goals and 22 assists.

Last Update: 07 January 2018, 11:06 AM | esi