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The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended Val-d'Or Foreurs defenseman Marco Scandella 15 games for hitting an opponent in the head.
He popped Rimouski Oceanic forward Alexandre Durette during a game last Wednesday and had been on indefinite suspension since.
"We will continue to be very stern regarding hits to the head as well as towards any gestures which could compromise the well-being of our players," QMJHL Commissioner Gilles Courteau said in a statement.
"Moreover, we remain in constant contact with the Rimouski Oceanic organization in order to get updates on Alexandre's health and progress."
Scandella was considered one of Canada's top defensemen at this year's world junior hockey championship.
Scandella's incident is the third of that variety this year. The last one to cross the HQ's bow was the Patrice Cormier elbow on Mikael Tam a few weeks ago. While Scandella's is not as serious, it's still wrong and sets a disturbing trend in juniors from this season.
Here's the incident again for those of you who missed it the first time...
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Another QMJHL Suspension For Head Shot...
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended Val-d'Or Foreurs defenceman Marco Scandella indefinitely for hitting an opponent in the head Wednesday against the Rimouski Oceanic.
"This afternoon, (QMJHL disciplinarian) Raymond Bolduc informed me of his decision to suspend Marco Scandella indefinitely," league commissioner Gilles Courteau said in a statement. "After seeing the hit, I believe it is the right decision while the disciplinary process runs its course.
"Our position is clear: We have a responsibility to protect our players. Their safety is our No. 1 priority."
Scandella was considered to be one of Canada's top defencemen at this year's world junior hockey championship.
No timetable regarding when a decision by Bolduc...
If the Cormier suspension is anything, the HQ thinks that Scandella is next...
We'd also like to know what it is with kids that play in the "Q" in the first place...
Elbows up... here's the hit...
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"This afternoon, (QMJHL disciplinarian) Raymond Bolduc informed me of his decision to suspend Marco Scandella indefinitely," league commissioner Gilles Courteau said in a statement. "After seeing the hit, I believe it is the right decision while the disciplinary process runs its course.
"Our position is clear: We have a responsibility to protect our players. Their safety is our No. 1 priority."
Scandella was considered to be one of Canada's top defencemen at this year's world junior hockey championship.
No timetable regarding when a decision by Bolduc...
If the Cormier suspension is anything, the HQ thinks that Scandella is next...
We'd also like to know what it is with kids that play in the "Q" in the first place...
Elbows up... here's the hit...
((HT: RDS))
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