Former NHLer Leo Komarov in hot water for pushing official (video)

Leo Komarov, who played almost 500 games in the NHL before moving on, is facing possible disciplinary action after pushing an official in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Near the end of a game that took place Thursday, Komarov, who now plays for Lulea, was having a discussion with one of the linesman, when he appeared to poke him in the chest.

It certainly wasn't much, but the SHL has a zero tolerance policy for abuse of officials. Komarov was booted from the game and the incident has now been referred to the SHL's disciplinary committee for an official ruling. Komarov's coach is defending his player saying Komarov felt it was the lineman's fault.

"He felt that the referee provoked him," said Thomas Berglund.

Update: Komarov has been suspended for two games.

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