Nikita Kolesnikovs suspended until further notice

Published on November 26, 2011 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) News Release

BOUCHERVILLE, Saturday, November 26, 2011 - The Disciplinary Prefect of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Raymond Bolduc, today suspended Blainville-Boisbriand Armada defenseman Nikita Kolesnikovs until further notice following an illegal hit from behind which occurred during Friday's game versus the Rimouski Océanic.

Kolesnikovs will not be permitted to participate in any of his team's games until the disciplinary process is completed.

"I will gather the testimonies from the players and organizations involved, read the officials' report and consult the independent committee in the matter of disciplinary sanctions before announcing my decision in the next couple of days," said the Disciplinary prefect.

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