Any teams whose players become involved in an altercation, other than during the periods of the game (see 46.8), shall be fined automatically one thousand dollars ($1,000) in addition to any other appropriate penalties that may be imposed upon the participating players by supplementary discipline or otherwise. Any player who would be deemed to be an instigator pursuant to this rule at a time other than during the periods of the game shall be suspended automatically for six (6) games. Such determination may be made by the Referee at the time of the incident or subsequently by the President or his designee based upon such reports and other information as he deems sufficient, including but not limited to television tapes.