The first fine of the new ice hockey season has been dished out.

Brad Herauf’s outburst at the end of Dundee Stars’ game against Fife Flyers has hit him in the pocket.

The assistant coach went head to head with referee Alan Craig as he crossed the ice immediately after the 3-2 overtime loss at Fife Ice Arena. That led to the Elite League’s Hockey Operations Department taking action.

In a report today it said: “After reviewing the events and corresponding game reports, it has been determined that Assistant Coach Brad Herauf engaged in conduct deemed inappropriate for his bench behaviour and professional conduct.

“As a result, Herauf has been assessed a fine for inappropriate conduct during the game.”