The IIHF disciplinary panel is handing Canadian forward Joe Veleno a five-game suspension. The ban is for a kicking incident that occurred in Canada’s 3-2 loss to Switzerland on Saturday at the world hockey championship
Appeared to use skate to stomp on leg of Swiss captain Niederreiter in Saturday loss
The IIHF disciplinary panel is handing Canadian forward Joe Veleno a five-game suspension.
Veleno appeared to use his skate to stomp on the leg of Swiss captain Nino Niederreiter midway through the second period.
Veleno was not penalized at the time.
WATCH l Canada’s Veleno brings skate down on Niederreiter’s lower leg:
Veleno brought his skate down on Niederreiter’s lower leg during a scrum on the boards. While there was no penalty, a suspension may be coming for the questionable play.
The Canadians are scheduled to continue group play on Monday against Norway.
The knockout stage begins Thursday.
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