Earlier today, it was announced that Ukrainian player Andri Denyskin has been suspended for a racist gesture towards defenseman Jalen Smereck.
Update on this disciplinary case from the Ukrainian Hockey League. The Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine has issued a suspension of 3+10 games against Andri Denyskin for his racist gesture.
Full decision (in Ukrainian): https://t.co/sHougLRIIU https://t.co/Zi9YEqBSoO— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) September 29, 2021During a game against, Denyskin mimed peeling and eating a banana at former Coyotes prospect Jalen Smereck.
Smereck has posted on Instagram that he will be taking a leave of absence and not playing until Andrey Deniskin is removed from the league.