Chris Pronger suspended again
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by user Behindthejersey
For the second time in two consecutive series, Anaheim Ducks’ defenseman Chris Pronger will serve a one game suspension due to elbowing an opponent in the head. He was not given a penalty for the hit in the game. Last night’s victim? Dean McAmmond, who scored the game winning goal, did not return to the ice following the injury and may not play in Game #4. He has a history of concussions and may have suffered another last night between Pronger’s elbow and his head hitting the ice when he fell. McAmmond did lose consciousness after the hit, but it has not been announced if he suffered a concussion.
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger has been suspended for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final for a blow to the head of Ottawa Senators center Dean McAmmond Saturday night.
The incident occurred at 2:01 of the third period. No penalty was assessed.
“A variety of factors were considered in reaching this decision," said NHL Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell. "Mr. Pronger used his forearm to deliver a forceful hit to the head of his opponent. Also, his actions caused injury to his opponent."
While I do not believe last night's hit was as bad as the one on Tomas Holmstrom in the WCF, it was nice to see the NHL come down on a repeat offender. I'm interested to hear what excuse he throws out this time around. In the last series, Pronger blamed the Canadian media for putting pressure on the NHL and he also said it was just the law of physics.
