SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Rochester Americans forward Ben Holmstrom has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a playoff game at Laval on May 22.
Holmstrom will miss Rochester’s next two games, beginning with Game 3 of their division final playoff series vs. Laval on Wednesday. If Rochester’s season ends before the suspension can be completed, the remaining game will carry over to the next time Holmstrom is on an active AHL roster.
Forward penalized $5,000 for actions in second period
St. Louis Blues forward David Perron has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-check
NEW YORK - St. Louis Blues forward David Perron has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri during Game 4 of the teams' Second Round series in St. Louis on Monday, May 23, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 5:30 of the second period. Perron was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
The ECHL announced on Monday that Tulsa's Alex Kromm has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount.
The ECHL on Monday announced that Tulsa’s Alex Kromm has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in ECHL Playoff Game #G-5, Tulsa at Kansas City, on April 20.
Kromm was assessed a match penalty for slew-footing under Rule #52.2 at 14:31 of the second period. He is fined and suspended under Rule #28 – Supplementary Discipline.
Kromm will miss Tulsa’s playoff game vs. Kansas City on April 23.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association, player fines collected by the ECHL are given to the PHPA for its ECHL Player’s Hardship Fund.
Defenseman punished for unacceptable off-ice behavior, originally banned indefinitely following arrest in 2014
NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League announced today that defenseman Slava Voynov has been suspended for the entire 2019-20 NHL season (including Playoffs) for unacceptable off-ice conduct. Voynov's eligibility to play in the NHL will be restored (assuming good behavior) no later than July 1, 2020.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman levied the suspension under Rule 18-A of the NHL/NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Commissioner's ruling came following an investigation by the League and an in-person hearing in New York on Thursday, March 21. The investigation and hearing were conducted, pursuant to the terms of the CBA, to determine the relevant facts and circumstances relating to an Oct. 19, 2014, incident involving Voynov and his wife. The incident ultimately resulted in Voynov pleading no contest to a misdemeanor violation of § 273.5(a) of the California Penal Code on July 2, 2015.
Mr. Voynov originally was suspended indefinitely by the NHL following his arrest on Oct. 20, 2014.
"I have determined that Player Slava Voynov engaged in acts of domestic violence directed at his wife," Commissioner Bettman said. "Today's ruling, while tailored to the specific facts of this case and the individuals involved, is necessary and consistent with the NHL's strongly-held policy that it cannot and will not tolerate this and similar types of conduct, particularly as directed at a spouse, domestic partner or family member."
Center facing discipline for illegal check to head against Staal
Yanni Gourde will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning forward is facing discipline for an illegal check to the head against Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal.
The incident occurred at 14:09 of the first period in Tampa Bay's 6-3 win at PNC Arena. Gourde received a match penalty. Staal returned at the start of the second period.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
NEW YORK -- Ottawa Senators forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau has been suspended for one game, without pay, for boarding Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ashton Sautner during NHL Game No. 1134 in Vancouver on Wednesday, March 20, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 16:23 of the second period. Pageau was assessed a minor penalty for boarding.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Pageau will forfeit $16,666.67. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
NEW YORK -- San Jose Sharks forward Timo Meier has been fined $2,000 as supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64 (Diving/Embellishment), the National Hockey League announced today.
NHL Rule 64 is designed to bring attention to and more seriously penalize players (and teams) who repeatedly dive and embellish in an attempt to draw penalties. Fines are assessed to players and head coaches on a graduated scale outlined below:
Meier was issued a Warning following an incident flagged by NHL Hockey Operations during NHL Game No. 818 at Winnipeg on Feb. 5. His second Citation, which triggered the $2,000 fine, was issued for an incident at 16:36 of the second period during NHL Game No. 1110 against the Nashville Predators on March 16. Meier (unsportsmanlike conduct) and Nashville defenseman Roman Josi (interference) received offsetting minor penalties on the play.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
Center facing discipline for boarding against Sautner
Jean-Gabriel Pageau will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday.
The Ottawa Senators center is facing discipline for boarding against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ashton Sautner.
The incident occurred at 16:25 of the second period in Vancouver's 7-4 win at Rogers Arena. Pageau received a minor penalty for boarding. Sautner remained in the game.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: boarding. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
