In a game between the Fort Erie Meteors and the Port Colborne Sailors, a player from the Sailors threw himself at his opponent, when he was laying on the ice, defenseless.
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The player in question received a four-game suspension for his actions, for "intent to injure." In light of the league's intentions to ban fighting in general, some may argue that the suspension should be longer.
How long do you think the player should've been suspended?
As read on House of Hockey - Player Jumped in Dirty Fight During Junior Hockey Game
POLL | ||
DÉCEMBRE 21 | 133 ANSWERS Ontario Junior Player Gets Long-Term Suspension for Horrifying Attack on Opposing Player How long do you think the player should've been suspended? | ||
Less than 4 games | 20 | 15 % |
5 games | 18 | 13.5 % |
6 games | 15 | 11.3 % |
7 games or more | 80 | 60.2 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
G | A | PTS | ||
Kyle Connor | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Michael Bunting | 1 | - | 1 | |
Drew Helleson | 1 | - | 1 | |
Vladislav Namestnikov | 1 | - | 1 | |
Nino Niederreiter | 1 | - | 1 | |
Gabriel Vilardi | 1 | - | 1 | |
Leo Carlsson | - | 1 | 1 | |
Nikolaj Ehlers | - | 1 | 1 | |
Evgeni Malkin | - | 1 | 1 | |
Josh Morrissey | - | 1 | 1 | |
Cole Perfetti | - | 1 | 1 | |
Bryan Rust | - | 1 | 1 | |
Mark Scheifele | - | 1 | 1 | |
Trevor Zegras | - | 1 | 1 | |
Noel Acciari | - | - | - | |
Mason Appleton | - | - | - | |
Nicolas Aube-Kubel | - | - | - | |
Morgan Barron | - | - | - | |
Anthony Beauvillier | - | - | - | |
Zach Benson | - | - | - | |
Complete stats |
STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Wild | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 5 | - | 28 | |
Devils | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
Golden Knights | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 25 | |
Flames | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 25 | |
Conference | Cumulative |