University of North Dakota Junior Forward Matt Frattin was suspended by the WCHA on Monday for an illegal hit to the head on Minnesota's Kevin Wehrs. Wehrs did not return to the game. Frattin was given a 5 minute major penalty for Contact to the Head, Charging.
Here is the statement released by the WCHA:
"MADISON, Wis. – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association today (March 15, 2010) announced a one-game suspension to University of North Dakota hockey player Matt Frattin as a result of his actions in the March 13 game vs the University of Minnesota.
Frattin’s suspension was determined as a result of a review of the incident under the WCHA’s Supplementary Discipline Policy and Procedures.
Frattin will be required to serve this one-game suspension in his team’s next regularly scheduled game on Thursday, March 18 vs the University of Minnesota Duluth."
At first glance, the hit doesn't look that bad. However, when you really take a look at the position of his hands and elbows (both up), and that he jumped a good foot off the ice, you can tell it was an intentional hit to put him down.
Here's the video of the hit:
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