According to Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register Anaheim Ducks center Antoine Vermette has been suspended ten games for slashing an official.
NHL makes it official, hands Antoine Vermette a 10-game suspension for stick incident with official.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) Februar 16, 201
Stephens reported further information.
Told that Vermette is going to appeal the suspension. Won’t comment on it, as is the Ducks, until process has been completed.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) Februar 16, 2017
Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times shared details as well.
This is the first suspension of Vermette’s 12-year career; it is not immediately known if he will appeal.
— Curtis Zupke (@curtiszupke) Februar 16, 2017
Vermette is a former second round pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2000 NHL Draft. He has spent time with the Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, and Ducks throughout his career.
Last season with the Coyotes in played in 76 Spiele und aufgezeichnet 38 Punkte, 17 Ziele und 21 Vorlagen. Vermette is expected to appeal the ruling.
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