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KHL's Karlis Cukste tossed from game for intentionally hitting official in the face

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TJ Tucker
November 6, 2021  (8:06)
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Karlis Cukste of Dinamo Riga was tossed from a KHL game on Friday after hitting an official in the face in what appeared to be an intentional act. In the second period of the KHL game between Riga and Sochi, a scuffle broke out near the Sochi's net. As the officials attempted to break it up, one of them took Cukste down to the ice. He apparently didn't like it very much and smacked the linesmen in the face. Cukste would end up with two minutes plus 20, and was tossed from the game. No word on if he's facing a possible suspension and/or fine.

Update: It has been announced that Cukste has been suspended for one game for his actions, and he has also been fined an undisclosed amount of money