Canadian forward Veleno given 5-game suspension at men's hockey worlds
CBC
23-05-21 19:37
Canadian forward Joe Veleno has been given a five-game suspension for violating Rule No. 49 (kicking) in a game against Switzerland at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Championship. The 21-year-old Red Wings player stomped on the shin of Swiss captain Nino Niederreiter with his right foot, though he was not penalised at the time and Niederreiter was not hurt. The Canadian team said in a statement they "accept and support" the IIHF's decision. The ban would include the quarterfinal, semifinal and final games if the team advances. The disciplinary committee’s ruling came just a day after Belarus was stripped of its co-hosting rights for the tournament, scheduled for May and June.