Suspension: Portage Hockey - Ian Hall |
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2008-09 SeasonSeptember 18, 2008 On September 12, 2008, Ian Hall was assessed a match penalty for spearing during a game against Augustana. According to the Referee Mr. Hall speared the Augustana player in the groin, actually lifting him off the ice due to the extreme force of the spearing action. The incident was discussed in detail with the linesmen immediately following and all three officials were in agreement. Under the circumstances Commissioner B. Hendsbee is not prepared to overturn the Referee’s call. Fortunately, the Augustana player appears not to have been injured in this incident. Nonetheless, Mr. Hall’s actions could very well have resulted in serious injury. These actions cannot be condoned. Based on Art. I, Sec. 14, Rule 8.2.1 Ian Hall is suspended for the following three games:
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