Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand became the second player in as many days to be suspended for elbowing an opponent in the head.
Marchand received a two-game ban for his elbow deleivered to the back of the head of Columbus Blue Jackets winger R.J. Umberger on Tuesday. The suspension announced Thursday follows an identical suspension to San Jose Sharks forward Dany Heatley.
“I understand where the league is coming from,” Marchand told CSNNE.com's Joe Haggerty. “They’re obviously cracking down on head hits right now. I’m disappointed to miss a couple of games and it’s always frustrating to have to watch your team play.
“But I understand why it happened. The biggest thing is to regroup now and get ready to play when I’m called back to action.”
No penalty was called on the collision that occurred midway through the second period. Umberger remained in the game.
Marchand will forfeit $6,330.64 in salary.
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Bruins' Marchand suspended two games for elbow
Posted on: March 17, 2011 2:11 pm
Edited on: March 17, 2011 3:22 pm
Category: NHL
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kkjyywlpo Since: Dec 2, 2011 |
Posted on: December 16, 2011 9:24 pm
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Since: Apr 17, 2009 |
Posted on: March 19, 2011 8:11 pm
Bruins' Marchand suspended two games for elbowMatt Cooke should be suspended for life for his hit on Savard....Wah. Wah.. Wah
But Chara and Marchand hits are OK - Right? Bruin Fan = Hypocrite. |
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Since: Apr 4, 2010 |
Posted on: March 19, 2011 12:49 pm
Bruins' Marchand suspended two games for elbowthis was week..2 games for that!
The NHL is trying to make it into pansey land |
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Since: Oct 20, 2008 |
Posted on: March 17, 2011 7:44 pm
Bruins' Marchand suspended two games for elbowThis is an outrage! sacre bleu!! He should get life without parole!!! Call 911!!! , signed idiot Montreal Fan..
Heh- nice!
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Since: Apr 30, 2008 |
Posted on: March 17, 2011 5:28 pm
Bruins' Marchand suspended two games for elbowGo play with Randy Moss you moron
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Since: Nov 14, 2009 |
Posted on: March 17, 2011 4:41 pm
Bruins' Marchand suspended two games for elbowAgreed.
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Since: Oct 31, 2006 |
Posted on: March 17, 2011 4:01 pm
Bruins' Marchand suspended two games for elbowThis is an example of an actual bad hit. Definitely deserved a two gamer, and stuff like this is what needs to be cracked down on. This and Heatleys hit is the type of stuff they have to get rid of....not rubbing someone out of the play....
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Since: Apr 30, 2007 |
Posted on: March 17, 2011 3:09 pm
Bruins' Marchand suspended two games for elbowThis is an outrage! sacre bleu!! He should get life without parole!!! Call 911!!! , signed idiot Montreal Fan..
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