SLAM! Sports
SLAM! Hockey
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
COLUMNS
NHL
The Teams
Full Schedule
Monthly Schedule
Standings
Statistics
Rosters
Injury list
Movement
Trades
Hits Gallery
INTERACTIVE
JUNIOR
MORE HOCKEY
ALSO ON SLAM!
Wednesday, February 23, 2000
NHL release on the Marty McSorley suspension:
The suspension is the longest in League history for an on-ice incident. McSorley was assessed a match penalty under Rule 52 (Deliberate Injury of Opponent) for striking Vancouver Canucks forward Donald Brashear on the head with his stick at 19:57 of the third period of NHL Game #835, Feb. 21, at Vancouver.
A hearing pursuant to Rule 33A (Supplementary Discipline) was scheduled for 10 a.m. today. A representative of the Boston Bruins was present. McSorley elected not to appear at or participate in the hearing. Campbell, after considering the available evidence, made the above-referenced ruling. Said Campbell, "We have determined that, since the underlying facts of the incident as depicted on videotape are clear, we are comfortable that the penalty that has been imposed, at minimum, is appropriate to address Mr. McSorley's conduct."
Should McSorley desire a review by the Commissioner of this determination, one would be scheduled.
Said Campbell, "Mr. McSorley's act is entirely unacceptable. It would be grossly unfair to suggest that his conduct is at all representative of the game, of the other 700 players who play in the NHL or of the countless others who play hockey at all levels. We regret that this act occurred and that it has brought this kind of attention to our game."
McSorley will miss the Bruins' remaining 23 regular-season games and all playoff games. Based on the value of his contract and under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, McSorley will forfeit $72,000. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
 Bert's back on blades Blue Jays boot game Bombers drop Peterson Felicien rebuilds race | Visit our Polls Archive |