Chicoutimi Saguenéens’ Jordan Tourigny suspended for Memorial Cup tournament
Jordan Tourigny of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens has been suspended for the remainder of the Memorial Cup following a match penalty. The suspension was recommended by the NHL after Tourigny was ejected for a dangerous play against Kitchener's Christian Humphreys. The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League condemned the abusive messages directed at Tourigny on social media, emphasizing the need for respect towards young athletes.
- ▪Jordan Tourigny received a match penalty for stomping on an opponent's skate during a Memorial Cup game.
- ▪The NHL reviewed the incident and recommended a suspension, which was accepted by the CHL executive council.
- ▪The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League condemned the threats and abusive messages directed at Tourigny on social media.
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Open this photo in gallery:Chicoutimi Sagueneen Jordan Tourigny (49) leaves the penalty box and is ejected from the game after receiving a match penalty during the third period of a Memorial Cup game against the Kitchener Rangers in Kelowna, B.C., on Tuesday.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Canadian Hockey League has suspended Chicoutimi Saguenéens defenceman Jordan Tourigny for the remainder of the Memorial Cup after he was assessed a match penalty in Tuesday’s loss to the Kitchener Rangers.The 21-year-old from Victoriaville, Que., was ejected for stomping on the skate of Kitchener forward Christian Humphreys during the third period of the Rangers’ 3-2 victory.Humphreys dropped to the ice in pain and left…
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