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DiGiacinto Suspended, Italy Misses Crucial Olympic Match

2/16/2026

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Cristiano DiGiacinto, an Italy forward, has received a one-game suspension for a head hit on Slovakia's Martin Fehervary, causing Italy to miss their crucial game against Finland.
The suspension marks the first penalty handed down in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic hockey tournament.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) emphasized its commitment to player safety by enforcing strict head contact rules.

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Cristiano DiGiacinto, an Italy forward, has received a one-game suspension for a head hit on Slovakia's Martin Fehervary, causing Italy to miss their crucial game against Finland.
The suspension marks the first penalty handed down in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic hockey tournament.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) emphasized its commitment to player safety by enforcing strict head contact rules.