The Southern Shore Breakers are taking issue with the level of discipline administered by the St. John’s Junior Hockey League following a brawl Saturday night in the Goulds.

Twelve players and the head coach of the Breakers were suspended for a total of 45 games, which will be served at the beginning of next season, while six Capitals players will sit out a total of eight games during the playoffs.

Saying that the level of suspensions to their members is disproportionately based on the level of penalties assessed during the game, the Breakers intend to appeal several of the suspensions through Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador.

The organization accuses the head coach of the St. John’s Caps of making derogatory remarks toward their players following game 2 of the series on the Southern Shore. The Breakers feel that those actions and comments were not adequately addressed by the league, or reflected in media coverage.

They’re seeking a meeting with the executive board of the hockey league.