Former NHL Player in Europe Faces Major Accusations
Carl Klingberg, a former NHL player and the sibling of current Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg, is presently competing for Frolunda in the SHL.
After an 8-2 victory, he found himself embroiled in controversy due to a contentious declaration.
Following a game against Rogle, Klingberg made light-hearted comments to reporters, humorously claiming that he had bet on the final score of 8-2 and even pretended to instruct his teammates to stop scoring.
His remarks did not go unnoticed, as some individuals reported him to the Swedish Ice Hockey Association, which subsequently rendered an official verdict on the matter.
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Swedish Ice Hockey Association's Ruling on Klingberg
The Swedish Ice Hockey Association expressed its strong disapproval of Klingberg's comments, emphasizing that even joking about game manipulation is unwelcome in the sport.
In an official statement, they conveyed:
"The thorough investigation conducted by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association's competition department shows no signs of suspected gambling or manipulation of sporting results to benefit himself or other parties."
"There is no indication of match-fixing and therefore no reason for us to report the player to the disciplinary committee. However, we seriously believe that the player's statement in the media, even if it was in a joking tone, normalized match-fixing. We see no place whatsoever in ice hockey for match-fixing or illegal betting." - Swedish Ice Hockey Association
"There is no indication of match-fixing and therefore no reason for us to report the player to the disciplinary committee. However, we seriously believe that the player's statement in the media, even if it was in a joking tone, normalized match-fixing. We see no place whatsoever in ice hockey for match-fixing or illegal betting." - Swedish Ice Hockey Association
Klingberg is likely to take this experience as a lesson learned. Regardless of his intentions, his comments could have detrimental effects on the league's reputation.
Should a similar incident occur in the NHL, it is probable that the player would face substantial sanctions. The NHL prioritizes upholding the integrity of the sport and takes a strong stance against any form of game manipulation or unlawful activities.
As reported on Markerzone - Former NHLer Under Investigation in Europe for Match Fixing
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13 OCTOBRE | 36 ANSWERS Maple Leafs Brother Is Under Serious Investigation Do you think Klingberg should've been fined for his comments? | ||
| Yes | 11 | 30.6 % |
| No | 25 | 69.4 % |
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