Sydney Bears penalised three points over breach of import rule

The Australian Ice Hockey League have penalised the Sydney Bears three points after they were found to have more than six imports listed on their active roster. The league’s import rules allow teams to have up to six North American or European imports and one Asian import signed to their active roster. As a result of the decision the Sydney Bears drop to second on the Hellyer Conference standings and are now one point behind the Melbourne Mustangs. The team also drops from second to third on the league’s combined standings.

Updated standings

Hellyer Conference

Team	GP	W	OTW	OTL	L	PTS
Melbourne Mustangs	15	9	2	0	4	31
Sydney Bears	14	11	0	0	3	30
Perth Thunder	16	9	0	1	6	28
Melbourne Ice	18	7	0	0	11	21
Sydney Ice Dogs	13	5	0	2	6	17

Combined

Team	GP	W	OTW	OTL	L	PTS
CBR Brave	15	11	1	1	2	36
Melbourne Mustangs	15	9	2	0	4	31
Sydney Bears	14	11	0	0	3	30
Newcastle Northstars	14	10	0	0	4	30
Perth Thunder	16	9	0	1	6	28
Brisbane Lightning	17	7	1	0	9	23
Melbourne Ice	18	7	0	0	11	21
Sydney Ice Dogs	13	5	0	2	6	17
Adelaide Adrenaline	16	3	0	1	12	10
Central Coast Rhinos	18	1	1	0	16	5

Further information

• Australian Ice Hockey League statement
• Sydney Bears statement