The prefect of discipline for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Raymond Bolduc, announced today that Philippe Paradis has been suspended for three games for a head shot he made in Sunday’s game against the Moncton Wildcats.
Paradis nailed Wildcats forward Alex Saulnier into the Charlottetown Civic Centre boards, making contact with his head.
The Rocket winger was tossed from the match while Saulnier is now out indefinitely with a concussion.
"I want to see the video of the hit to see what happened," said Saulnier to the Times & Transcript after the match. "If it was a bad hit, we'll see what the league does about it. It's in the league's hands now. Hopefully, they look at this closely and make the right decision.
"I'm feeling better now and pretty much back to normal. I don't even have a headache. I'm lucky."
Paradis is third on the Rocket in scoring with 23 goals and 30 assists in 59 games. Known for his physical play, the Chicago Blackhawks prospect leads the team in penalty minutes with 85.
The Rocket host the Sea Dogs tomorrow night in their final home game of the regular season. The team travels to Moncton Friday to play the Wildcats and then go to Saint John to close out the season on Sunday afternoon.
The hit came at a sensitive time for the Wildcats as Ted Stephens suffered a concussion in Bathurst after he was hit by Christophe Losier last week. Unlike Paradis, Losier was not suspended for actions and caused some outrage in the Moncton media.
Also suspended today was Konrad Abeltshauser and Antoine Houde-Caron. From a QMJHL press release:
Last Saturday, during a matchup between Halifax and Acadie-Bathurst, Mooseheads defensive player Konrad Abeltshauser, received a penalty for a checking from behind. He has a two game suspension.
Sunday, during the Gatineau vs Lewiston game, Lewiston left-winger Antoine Houde-Caron received a penalty for elbowing. He received a two game suspension.
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