Jan 18, 2015
Blackhawks F Carcillo suspended six games for cross-checking
Chicago Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo has been suspended six games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for cross-checking Winnipeg's Mathieu Perreault. Carcillo had a telephone hearing on Monday after waiving his right to an in-person hearing.
TSN.ca Staff
Chicago Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo has been suspended six games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for cross-checking Winnipeg's Mathieu Perreault.
Carcillo had a telephone hearing on Monday after waiving his right to an in-person hearing.
Carcillo is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, will forfeit $40,243.92. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
The incident occurred with roughly 10 seconds remaining in the second period of the Jets' 4-2 win on Friday night, when Carcillo cross-checked Perreault from behind. He received a minor penalty for cross-checking on the play.
Perreault did not return to the game. On Sunday the team said that he would likely be out until after the All-Star break.
This is Carcillo's ninth suspension in the NHL. The 29-year-old received an automatic 10-game suspension for physical abuse of an official during the New York Rangers' run to the Stanley Cup final in 2014. He appealed that suspension and managed to get it cut down to six games.
In 31 games with the Blackhawks this season, Carcillo has four goals and three assists as well as 32 penalty minutes.
Carcillo Suspension History
DATE | TEAM | SUSPENSION |
---|---|---|
January 2015 | Chicago Blackhawks | Six games for cross-checking |
May 2014 | New York Rangers | Six games for abuse of officials |
January 2012 | Chicago Blackhawks | Seven for boarding |
October 2011 | Chicago Blackhawks | Two games for illegal check |
May 2011 | Philadelphia Flyers | Two games for off-ice actions |
March 2010 | Philadelphia Flyers | Two games for illegal hit |
December 2009 | Philadelphia Flyers | Four games for punch to face |
April 2009 | Philadelphia Flyers | One game for hit to head |
October 2008 | Phoenix Coyotes | Two games for altercation |