USHL Issues Record Suspension for An Incredibly Violent Incident
The USHL, the premier junior league in the United States sanctioned by USA Hockey, has issued its lengthiest suspension to date to a player following an incident during a game last weekend. The altercation involved a series of brutal slashes on a player during a breakaway on an empty net.
During a game between the Sioux City Musketeers and the Omaha Lancers last Friday night, Sioux City forward Kaden Shahan found himself with a clear path to the net late in the third period.
However, Lancers defenseman David Posma intervened by first tripping Shahan with a stick between the legs, followed by three forceful two-handed slashes—one to the shoulder and two to the hand. Despite Posma's actions, officials awarded Shahan a goal, rendering Posma's actions unnecessary. As a result, Posma has been suspended for 17 games.
Posma, 20, previously played two seasons with the Niagara University Purple Eagles. In 10 games in the USHL this season, Posma has amassed 83 penalty minutes.
Previously on HockeyUnplugged
POLL |
FEVRIER 9 | 62 ANSWERS USHL Issues Record Suspension for An Incredibly Violent Incident Do you think this player received a fair punishment? |
Yes | 38 | 61.3 % |
No | 24 | 38.7 % |
List of polls |
|
23 minutes ago | By Graham Montgomery Kyle Dubas' Bold Plan for Sidney Crosby's Future Might Surprise Penguins Fans |
|
13 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Barry Trotz Criticizes Kyle Dubas' New Penguins Acquisition from Nashville |
|
15 hours ago | By Tom Banks Evgeni Malkin Sounds Off as Penguins' Playoff Hopes Crushed |
|
16 hours ago | By Tom Banks Mike Sullivan Feeling the Heat as Pittsburgh Penguins Struggle Through a Tough Season |
|
19 hours ago | By Tom Banks Pittsburgh Penguins Future Looks Promising as They Reveal Future Draft Details |
|
21 hours ago | By Julien Trekker Pittsburgh Penguins Complete Multiple Roster Moves after Trade Deadline |
|
23 hours ago | By Tom Banks Western Contender Tried to Land Penguins Rickard Rakell, But Trade Collapsed |
|
Mar 8 | By Graham Montgomery Kyle Dubas Reveals the Real Reason Why Penguins Didn't Trade Star Forward |