NHL fines Ryan Getzlaf $1K for trip on Joel Eriksson Ek

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NHL fines Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf $1K for dangerous trip on Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek

Originally posted on Pro Hockey Rumors | By Josh Erickson | Last updated 10/24/21

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced a $1,000 fine for Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf for a dangerous trip on the Minnesota Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek.

During Saturday’s overtime period against Minnesota, Getzlaf and Eriksson Ek engaged in a net-front battle. With Getzlaf standing behind Eriksson Ek as they both faced the Ducks’ net, Getzlaf tripped Eriksson Ek by pushing the Wild forward’s left skate out from under him with his stick. Neither player had control of the puck.

getzlaf knocks JEEk in front of the net but no call pic.twitter.com/ADYuR8a7ZD
— Hockey Wilderness (@hockeywildernes) October 24, 2021

It’s worth noting that Getzlaf was not fined the maximum allowable amount as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Getzlaf has started strong this season, scoring four assists in six games.

The money from the fine goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

This article first appeared on Pro Hockey Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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