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Brad Staubitz Gets One Game Suspension
by Paul on 10/08/09 at 03:19 PM ET
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TORONTO (October 8, 2009) – San Jose Sharks forward Brad Staubitz has been suspended for one game, without pay, for making excessive physical contact on an icing play, in NHL game #32 against the Los Angeles Kings, October 6, the National Hockey League announced today.
Staubitz was assessed a minor penalty for charging Kings player Davis Drewiske on the play, which occurred at 13:24 of the second period.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Staubitz will forfeit $2,590.67. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
added 3:21pm, Watch the hit below (you’ll get a better view of the hit near the end of the video)…
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Good Lord Ivanans DESTROYED whoever that was that tried to stand up for Staubitz. Punk didn’t even stand up for himself.
One game is a bit light, but considering what is typically let go after the whistle I’ll take it.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 10/08/09 at 03:16 PM ET
This was a good clean hit. Unfortunately, Red Wings and Kings players tend to be a little softer.
Posted by Rob from Detroit on 10/08/09 at 03:32 PM ET
I was there close to the action and it was an impressive scrap. Ivanans is trying to shake his reputation as a soft enforcer this year.
The shot by Staubitz wasn’t the worst ever, and the damages were magnified due to Drewiske’s decision to turn, but it definitely wasn’t a “clean hit”. Even on this video you can see how he connects with his right elbow / forearm. A one game suspension is an appropriate length for this, imo.
Posted by shazam88 from California on 10/08/09 at 03:59 PM ET
Whatever he hit him with, it was like three/four seconds late. I think that was the major problem with it.
Posted by Matt Fry from Winnipeg on 10/08/09 at 05:28 PM ET
The thing with hit, it was on an icing call. Players have been warned to ease up a bit if they can’t get to the puck. Good call.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 10/08/09 at 06:02 PM ET
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Good call by the league. It could have been more games but it is his first offense. Not a fan of Staubitz…
Posted by Matt Fry from Winnipeg on 10/08/09 at 03:00 PM ET