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NIJB 2013 NIJB Decision Appeal Committee 2012060 B
June 12, 2013
In November 2012 the Netherlands Ice Hockey Federation (Nederlandse IJshockey Bond, NIJB) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine).
After notification the Player filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the NIJB Disciplinary Committee.
The Player stated, sustained by his team doctors and with evidence, that he suffered from physical injuries and to improve his recovery he had used the over-the-counter supplement Noxipro. The Player argued that the prohibited substance wasn’t mentioned as ingredient on the label and he had no intention to enhance his performance. In addition the Player argued that under the Rules the NIJB had exceeded the time limits for opening disciplinary proceedings.
The Committee finds that the procedural delays occurred during the disciplinary proceedings but under the Rules the Player was notified within the time limit and without violation of his rights.
Considering the delays and without the Player’s intention to enhance his performance the NIJB Disciplinary Committee decides on 15 March 2013 to impose a conditional 1 year period of ineligibility with two years' probation.
