Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Pierre-Olivier Morin suspended

Press Release

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Disciplinary Prefect, Raymond Bolduc, suspended today Pierre-Olivier Morin of the Shawinigan Cataractes for two games, for an illegal check to the head which occurred during Sunday’s matchup with the the Victoriaville Tigres. This sanction will come into effect at the beginning of the regular season.

The decision was rendered after reviewing the video of the incident, gathering the testimonies from the players and the organizations involved, reading the officials’ report and consulting the independent committee in the matter of disciplinary sanctions.

In accordance with the QMJHL policy regarding disciplinary sanctions, Mr. Filion will not be available for further comments.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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