Suspension: SAIT Hockey - Mike Ewanchuk |
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Commissioner's Rulings
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2008-09 SeasonJanuary 16, 2009 With 5:41 remaining in the third period of a January 9, 2009 game between SAIT and Augustana, SAIT’s Mike Ewanchuk received a major and a game misconduct for an elbow to the head of an Augustana opponent, who was injured on the play. According to Augustana, their player received a concussion from the hit. He did not play the next night and was unlikely to play this weekend. In the referees opinion, there was no intent to injure on the part of Mr. Ewanchuk. Prusuant to Art. I Sec. 13 Rule 1.1.5, Mr. Ewanchuk is automatically suspended for one game. He is automatically suspended for a further one game pursuant to Art. I Sec. 13 Rule 8.4.1.3, that deals with calling for an automatic suspension for receiving a fifth game misconduct. Under the circumstances the Commissioner has elected not to impose an additional suspension as a result of the injury. Mr. Ewanchuk’s two game suspension shall be served as follows:
Commissioner B. Hendsbee |