OHL Announces Disciplinary Action
Published on March 16, 2007 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
London Knights News Release
The Ontario Hockey League today announced the results of its review of certain incidents which occurred in a game played in London on the 8th of March, 2007 involving the Knights and the visiting Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club.
The main incidents reviewed were two situations involving players of the London Knights Hockey Club during the 1st period in such game.
In making his announcement as a result of the review, Commissioner David Branch stated..."based on the review by the League, it is the opinion of the League that the actions of certain players of the London Knights Hockey Club were totally unacceptable, disrespectful towards the on-ice officials, and detrimental to the game of hockey and the welfare of our League."
As a result of the review, player Josh Beaulieu of the London Knights Hockey Club shall be suspended for ten (10) games and player David Jarram shall be suspended for fifteen (15) games.
In addition, the League has been consistent in its position that a Coach in the OHL is in a position of authority and accountability, particularly in relation to the actions of his players.
As such, it is the opinion of the League that Head Coach Dale Hunter shall be suspended for five (5) games and the London Knights Hockey Club is fined $5,000.00.
The London Knights Hockey Club has the following statement to make regarding the suspensions.
" We as an organization accept the league's decision to suspend Josh Beaulieu , David Jarram and myself and we will move on and work hard together as a team and organization to prepare for the play-offs. We will miss Josh and David in our lineup but the players that we have will be very prepared to fill the void left by their suspensions. Both Josh and David regret the incident and accept the OHL's decision to suspend them.
We have a very unique situation in our hockey operations department and are fortunate to have outstanding depth with my brother Mark being able to step in and fill my shoes as he has lots of experience as a coach in the OHL. He along with Dave Gagner, Todd Bidner and Dave Rook will work well together to make sure all of our players are ready for the post season ".
Dale Hunter
President and Head Coach
London Knights Hockey Club
The London Knights Hockey Club and its players will have no further comment on this suspension.
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