Garet Hunt has been fined after his ejection from Sunday’s game against Glasgow Clan.

Fife Flyers’ captain was thrown out after referees reviewed video on an incident which saw his stick catch defenceman Julius Reni between his legs.

Hunt was assessed a five plus game for slashing, ending his game,

The Elite League’s Department of Player Safety (DOPS) issued its deliberation on Sunday morning.

Garet Hunt in the sin bin before being ejected | Pic Jillian McFarlane

placeholder image — Garet Hunt in the sin bin before being ejected | Pic Jillian McFarlane

A brief statement said: “On Saturday night, Flyers forward Garet Hunt slashed Clan defenceman Julius Reini. The incident occurred at 24:43 in the second period. Garet Hunt is fined.” It was the second home game in a row that Hunt has been ejected from. Against Cardiff Devils he had two fights which meant a game misconduct.