Boston Bruins forward Shawn Thornton has been suspended for 15 games by the National Hockey League for his attack on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik.
Darren Dreger of TSN passed along the league's decision.
Last week's incident saw Thornton go after Orpik following an active first period that saw the Penguins blueliner take down on Boston's Loui Eriksson. Thornton eventually sought out Orpik, dropped to the ice and delivered several strikes to the head.
Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe reports Orpik lost consciousness during the incident and was taken to the hospital after being stretchered off the ice. He was since placed on injured reserve while recovering from a concussion.
The attack was in response to Orpik’s hit on the Bruins’ Loui Eriksson, which took him out of the game just 21 seconds after it began. Orpik was removed from the ice on a stretcher after losing consciousness, went to the hospital, and was placed on injured reserve with a concussion.
After the game, Thornton was remorseful about his actions that led to the Orpik injury. Whi ...
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Shawn Thornton Suspended 15 Games for Incident with Brooks Orpik
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