Player Faces 25-Game Suspension Following Hit That Hospitalized Opponent
The WHL dropped a heavy hammer on 19-year-old forward Alex Edwards from the Victoria Royals, suspending him for a whopping 25 games. This harsh penalty follows a reckless hit on Dexter Whittle of the Everett Silvertips.
Watch the hit here:
Here's the aftermath:
The hit sent Whittle to the hospital, with the Silvertips stating he'll fully recover but providing no return timetable.
The Silvertips expressed their support, saying, "Our thoughts are with Dexter and his family during this difficult time," according to Victoria's Times Colonist newspaper.
This isn't Edwards' first run-in with WHL discipline, having served two suspensions last season, a factor the WHL weighed in their decision.
The WHL's rationale: "In addition to the severity of Edwards' actions, other key factors considered in the decision include the severe injury to the opponent on the play and the fact Edwards is a repeat offender."
The Royals won't contest the suspension.
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28 SEPTEMBRE | 87 ANSWERS Player Faces 25-Game Suspension Following Hit That Hospitalized Opponent Is 25 games too much or the right amount for this hit? | ||
| The right amount | 47 | 54 % |
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