Pronger Is Suspended For Game 4 of Cup Finals
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Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger received a one-game suspension yesterday for his hit to the head of Ottawa Senators forward Dean McAmmond in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.
Pronger, also given a one-game suspension during the Western Conference finals, leveled McAmmond with a forearm Saturday in the Ducks' 5-3 loss to the Senators. He will miss Game 4 of the series tonight in Ottawa. He is eligible to return for Game 5 in Anaheim on Wednesday. The Ducks lead the series, 2-1.
It is the sixth career NHL suspension for the 6-foot-6, 220-pound, hard-hitting all-star. During the previous round against the Detroit Red Wings, Pronger was barred for Game 4 after his hit to the head of Red Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom against the boards.
Pronger wasn't penalized on the ice for either of the hits that led to his suspensions.
"Mr. Pronger used his forearm to deliver a forceful hit to the head of his opponent," NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell said. "Also, his actions caused injury to his opponent."
After receiving medical attention for several minutes, a dazed and woozy McAmmond was helped to the dressing room and didn't return. His status for Game 4 is questionable at best.
"McAmmond doesn't look promising," Senators Coach Bryan Murray said yesterday before the suspension was levied.
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