Ice hockey professional Evander Kane has been banned from playing 21 games in the NHL North American League.

The San Jose Sharks winger violated the league's prescribed corona protocol.

His club confirmed: “We have been notified that Evander Kane has been banned for 21 games without pay for failing to comply with security protocols.

We are extremely disappointed and will not comment on Evander's status until the suspension has expired. "

The 30-year-old, who had been investigated for gambling allegations in the past, spoke of a mistake that he sincerely regrets and for which he takes responsibility.

"During my suspension, I will continue to attend counseling sessions to help me make better decisions in the future," he said.

Kane was already absent from the Sharks training camp and also missed the season opener against the Winnipeg Jets.

He is not eligible to play again until November 30th against the New Jersey Devils.

Philipp Grubauer meanwhile suffered the first defeat of the current season with the newly founded Seattle Kraken.

The goalkeeper had a bad day at 6-1 at the Philadelphia Flyers.

After less than 29 minutes and five goals conceded, he was replaced.

By this time, Grubauer had parried 15 shots.

Seattle trainer David Hakstol took the 29-year-old German under protection: “The substitution says nothing.

He has already done well for us.

But if I had to do it again, I would have gotten him out sooner. ”The newly formed Kraken are fourth in the Pacific Division with three points from four games.

At Philadelphia, Derick Brassard posted a hit and two assists. That made him the top scorer on the ice. In addition, ten other Flyers players were involved in at least one goal. The St. Louis Blues, who made the decision in the 7-4 win at the Arizona Coyotes in the second part of the game, are still unbeaten. Jordan Kyrou made a big contribution to the second win of the season with a brace and two assists.

Meanwhile, Toni Söderholm has spoken out after his internship at the NHL club Florida Panthers.

No decision has yet been made about his future at the German Ice Hockey Federation.

But he already has the desire to become a coach in the top American league one day: “It's an interesting world.

The best players in the world play there. "Such a step is" incredibly difficult ", especially from Europe. 

For the DEB selection and Söderholm, the preparation for the Olympic Games in Beijing (February 4 to 20, 2022), in which the coach will also focus on the German NHL Legionnaires around star Leon Draisaitl can fall back on.

At the World Cup in Riga, Latvia in May, Söderholm led the German team to fourth place without Draisaitl.