Peter Elliott Nes, Moscow investigation

[JCarson 798]

From the desk of Peter Elliott Nes, Private Investigator.  

 

This report is being released while I am undercover on assignment in the city of Moscow.  With the playoffs in full swing the allegations regarding game tampering are at an all time high. For some reason the number of allegations and rumors surrounding this one series have comes in at an alarming rate, one I must take seriously.  As such I am in the city of Moscow to watch the final game in the Moscow and Davos series. Because this report is going to be forward looking it will be vague, as I can’t give away what I am particularly looking for, but rest assured I will be watching. 

 

What I want to discuss is the preparation work that I have been allowed to do in preparation for this game and that which the league has done at my request. The league, myself, and my staff are taking all allegations seriously and are doing everything we can to ensure this game goes off without issue. 

 

First, I have been given permission be the VHL to set up video surveillance equipment in the halls of the arena, just outside of the locker rooms of both teams.  Anyone moving within 50 feet of either locker room from any of the entrances will be recorded and identified. The goal of this is to keep track of all individuals who enter these rooms to ensure that only approved individuals enter.   

 

Second, I have hired additional security to monitor the player entry points to the arena.  We have also arranged group transportation for each team to control and coordinate the arrival of both teams in a safe and secure manner. Additionally, the league has arranged specific hotel accommodations which have been kept secret.  The goal of this is to ensure that nothing stops both teams from arriving at the arena on time and in peak condition.   

 

Third, the game equipment provided by the league has been in a secure and guarded room waiting for the game.  The pucks, the nets and referee equipment has been secured so that nothing can impact these items for game time. The Zambonis have been inspected to ensure no tampering has occurred. 

 

Fourth, all video equipment that will monitor the game has been inspected and tested.  Goal line cameras, blue line cameras, overhead cameras, referee tablets and team bench tablets have all been inspected and tested.  All have been found to be in prime condition and ready for the game. 

 

Lastly the league has not announced the officials for this game to ensure that no undue influence can be put on the officials.  Enough evidence exists to conclude it is more than rumor, but it appears that in a prior season one of the linesmen in a key game got notified that his family had been abducted and that they would only be returned if his calls favored one of the teams.  It was later identified that nobody had been abducted but that was only determined after the game had been completed. 

 

Similar precautions are being taken across the league with all the remaining games but as I have noted the number of rumors pertaining this game are at an all time high and so I will be here to ensure everything runs smoothly.  I wish both teams good luck and promise that I will do everything in my power to provide a fair game.