matt johnson... where do i remember that name??? oh yeah...
Quote:
Los Angeles Kings' left wing Matt Johnson has been suspended for twelve
games as a result of him sucker-punching New York Rangers' defenseman Jeff Beukeboom in the back of the head during last Thursday's game at the Great Western Forum.
Johnson, who said he was retaliating for Beukeboom's alleged
"slew-footing" of Kings' winger Glen Murray, was hit with a match
penalty during the game. He will lose $95,121.96 in salary as a result
of the suspension.
"A punch from behind by Mr. Johnson resulted in a head injury to Mr.
Beukeboom and the league has made clear that deliberate blows to the
head--particularly those which cause injury to the head of an
opponent--will be treated severely," said Colin Campbell, NHL Senior
Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations.
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the wild should be very happy with their successes this year, but they're no match for the canucks.