Dec 27, 2017
Coyotes' Rinaldo handed six-game ban
Arizona Coyotes centre Zac Rinaldo has been suspended six games for punching unsuspecting defenceman Samuel Girard of the Colorado Avalanche in a game last Saturday, the NHL's department of player safety has announced.
TSN.ca Staff
Arizona Coyotes centre Zac Rinaldo has been suspended six games for punching unsuspecting defenceman Samuel Girard of the Colorado Avalanche in a game last Saturday, the NHL's department of player safety has announced.
During the second period of the game, Rinaldo landed a punch to Girard after the two bumped into each other at centre-ice. A brawl ensued with multiple players from each side getting involved.
For his actions, Rinaldo was offered an in-person hearing but waived his right to one, and instead was given a subsequent phone hearing.
This suspension brings Rinaldo's career total to 25 games; he has also received two fines in his six-year career, resulting in a total of $173,955 salary forfeited.
The Coyotes and Avalanche take on one another again tonight, in the first game back from the Christmas break for both teams.