Suspension: SAIT Hockey - Lessard |
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Commissioner's Rulings
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2010-11 SeasonApril 16, 2011 Facts: On March 26, 2011, SAIT’s Kevin Lessard (#25) received a match penalty for head butting a MRU opponent. Ruling: Article I, Section 13, Rule 9.2 is worded as follows: 9.2.1 A player who has received a match penalty shall normally be assessed a three-game suspension. 9.2.2 At the discretion of the Commissioner, further or fewer penalties may be applied. Based on the circumstances of this case, I see no reason to vary from the three (3) suspension indicated in Rule 9.2.1 above. As a result, Mr. Lessard is hereby suspended as follows: March 27 vs. MRU (served) Given that Mr. Lessard served only one (1) game of his suspension before the season ended, he is suspended for the first two (2) games of the 2011-12 season. Sincerely, Bill Hendsbee |