Providence Appeal Rejected

Earlier this week, Providence appealed an ejection related to Andreas Lindstrom's ejection from the club's game against the San Jose Junior Sharks in the third period. Given that the penalty assessed was a goalie interference and ruled game misconduct. The original appeal statement read:

At 04:07 of the third period in the Providence Hockey Club's game against the San Jose Sharkettes, Andreas Lindstrom was whistled for a goalie interference call and assessed a game misconduct, resulting in his ejection. Thirty seconds later, San Jose scored it's game winning goal.

Based on our review of the game tapes, we feel this game misconduct call was unnecessary and, frankly, ludicrous. We are asking the league to investigate the officials refereeing the game and reprimand them as appropriate. While there have long been whisperings of improper gambling among players, this could be indiciative of the first tainted referees.

The franchise received communication from the league offices via certified mail today reading,

"Dear Providence -

[censored] you and your appeal

The League Offices."

Apparently, this matter is considered closed by the Officials of the Junior League, which only serves to strengthen Providence's suspicion that there is corruption and possible underworld ties going on. Given that the team has also requested funds from San Jose in exchange for the stolen victory, the matter may be moved to a civil court action.

The team had no comment as to their exact next move at this time.