The National Hockey League has suspended Alexander Ovechkin for two games for his hit from behind on Brian Campbell. The NHL and Ovechkin had a hearing earlier today and have just come to this decision.
Minnesota Wild forward Derek Boogaard has been suspended for two games, without pay, as a result of a kneeing incident during NHL game #954 against the Edmonton Oilers, the National Hockey League announced today.
Montreal Canadiens forward Maxim Lapierre has been suspended for four games for a late hit on San Jose forward Scott Nichol during Thursday night’s Sharks victory.
St. Louis Blues forward Cam Janssen has been suspended for five games, without pay, as a result of a late hit to the head delivered to Washington Capitals winger Matt Bradley.
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended Val-d’Or Foreurs defenceman Marco Scandella indefinitely for hitting an opponent in the head.
Due to us being down for 48 hours we were unable to inform you of some big news from the NHL.
Here is all the news worthy happenings from the NHL this weekend.
The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies said Tuesday they will appeal the suspension handed to Cormier for his hit to the head of Quebec Remparts defenceman Mikael Tam.
The QMJHL has suspended Patrice Cormier for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs.
The Ontario Hockey League has come down on Zack Kassian for his hit to the head to the head on Matt Kennedy. Kassian was suspended for 20 games Thursday evening.
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday it will unveil “disciplinary measures” for Cormier, a forward with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, early next week.
New York Islanders defenceman Andy Sutton has been suspended two games by the NHL for his hit from behind on Pittsburgh’s Pascal Dupuis on Tuesday night.
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended Rouyn-Noranda Huskies’ forward Patrice Cormier indefinitely for his hit on Quebec Remparts’ defenseman Mikael Tam which occurred during Sunday’s game.
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