Preds' Nichol gets nine-game suspension
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12/23/2006 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nashville Predators forward Scott Nichol has been suspended for nine games, without pay, for his blind-side punch to the head of Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jaroslav Spacek during Thursday night's 7-2 setback.
The punch occurred at 15:21 of the third period when Nichol retaliated for being checked into the net by dropping his gloves and sucker-punching Spacek from behind.
Nichol was assessed a minor penalty for instigating, a major for fighting, a 10-minute misconduct and a game misconduct as the aggressor. The suspension was issued following a hearing conducted via conference call by NHL senior executive vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell.
"The punch by Mr. Nichol was deliberate, from behind, and it occurred after the referee's whistle had stopped play," Campbell said. "While Mr. Spacek was injured and left the ice, it is expected he will be available to play in Buffalo's next game."
Nichol's suspension starts on December 23 against Los Angeles. He will be eligible to return on January 13 at Columbus.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Nichol forfeits $25,267.41. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
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