"Solche Leute wollen wir beim Eishockey nicht haben, sie werden sehr lange keine Halle mehr von innen sehen."
Milan club president Christof Leitner stated in a press release: "Those responsible have been identified, official complaints have been filed with the competent authorities, and a ban from entering the arena has been imposed on the individuals involved."
Four people are said to have been arrested. Feichtinger: "We don't want people like that in ice hockey; they won't see the inside of an arena for a very long time."
Milano and Bolzano Strongly Condemn Incidents
Both Milano HC and HC Bolzano, meanwhile, strongly condemn the incidents.
In a joint statement, it reads: "Such behavior is unacceptable and contradicts the values of sports, as well as the passion, fair play, and mutual respect that the vast majority of fans from both teams stand for."
The encounter was characterized by "great enthusiasm, a captivating atmosphere, and a shared passion for ice hockey." "These positive impressions deserve to be remembered and appreciated as such."
Rivalry must never turn into hostility. They will continue to jointly promote a positive and responsible fan culture, driven by passion, fair play, and mutual respect.
Bolzano Highlights "Extremely Professional" Welcome
The South Tyroleans also emphasize that they were given an "extremely professional" welcome by the Milano Hockey Club and that "the security measures inside the stadium were entirely adequate."
How the riots could have occurred despite the large security presence is currently the subject of investigations.
