Finnish club Jukurit parts ways with Latvian hockey player Bogdans Hodass
Mikkeli-based club Jukurit has ended its contract with 23-year-old Latvian defenceman Bogdans Hodass by mutual agreement after he was caught driving under the influence. The player has publicly apologised to the club and the public.
Jukurit, the ice hockey club from the Finnish city of Mikkeli, has announced the termination of its contract with Latvian defenceman Bogdans Hodass, who is 23 years old. The decision was made by mutual agreement and stems from an incident in which the player was caught driving a car while intoxicated.
The news was reported by the portal sportacentrs.lv. In its statement, the club said the incident runs counter to the organisation's values.
The player's response
The club also quoted Hodass directly. He admitted that he had acted irresponsibly and foolishly, and stressed that his mistake had led to legal proceedings. Last Tuesday he was summoned to court over the drunk-driving charge.
The player said the situation had been discussed openly with the club and that both sides had reached an agreement to end the contract. Hodass apologised to the club and to the public at large. He also thanked Jukurit for the opportunity it had given him and wished the club success in the future.
The source does not say where the Latvian defenceman will continue his career or what the court decided.
