Press Release: January 18, 2016

In light of the media attention towards the event which took place eight weeks ago on November 20th, 2015, in London, Ontario with 1:35 remaining in the 2nd period, the GMHL has prepared the following release in response. 

Immediately following the incident, a video clip was reviewed by the GMHL Commissioner who communicated the incident to the GMHL Director of Officiating. During the third period of the match, the two reviewed the video clip. By the conclusion of the game, GMHL Director of Officiating suspended the contract of the linesmen in question, removing him from the active officials roster due to a breach in the contracted Official's Code of Conduct which states: "game officials agree to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, representing the league’s public image in a positive light; this would include during operations, communicating with peers, supervisors, managers, and league authorities." 

The following morning, the Commissioner and the Directors of Officiating launched an investigation including the league executive, referee committee and discipline committee. The investigation concluded on January 16th, 2016. The official and the trainer in question have not participated in GMHL operations since the evening of November 20th.

The content of the investigation and private matters regarding the official and trainer personal files will not be made public for their own privacy. However, the governing body of the league's sanction, referee committee, and its managers have taken appropriate and professional measures to conclude such investigation.