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Video- Robert Bortuzzo Suspended 4 Games
by Paul on 11/24/19 at 06:23 PM ET
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Cross-checking.
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NEW YORK (Nov. 24, 2019) – St. Louis Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo has been suspended for four games, without pay, for cross-checking Nashville Predators forward Viktor Arvidsson during NHL Game No. 358 in St. Louis on Saturday, Nov. 23, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 6:03 of the first period. Bortuzzo was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking.
Bortuzzo is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, will forfeit $67,073.16. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 11/24/19 at 06:28 PM ET
The 1st cross check was bad enough, the follow-up crosser while he was on the ice, my word man, get your emotions in check.
Posted by MurrayChadwick from Window Seat on the Captain's Ship on 11/25/19 at 11:08 AM ET
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In case you missed it earlier today, Arvidsson is out 4-6 weeks with a lower body injury.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 11/24/19 at 06:27 PM ET