Nate Thompson Suspended 3 Games
- Updated: December 14, 2015
According to Steve Whyno of the Canadian Press the NHL has suspended Anaheim Ducks centerman Nate Thompson for an illegal hit on Carolina Hurricanes player Justin Faulk.
#NHLDucks‘ Nate Thompson suspended 3 games for hit to head of #Canes‘ Justin Faulk, league announces.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) December 14, 2015
Gino Reda of TSN also reported the news.
Why 3 Gms for Nate Thompson? 1) Head main point of contact 2) HIstory- Thompson has previously been suspended @TSN_Sports
— Gino Reda (@GinoRedaTSN) December 14, 2015
The official Twitter account of players safety also reported the news.
Anaheim’s Nate Thompson has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head of Carolina’s Justin Faulk. https://t.co/s46gVVKXEp
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) December 14, 2015
This is not the first time Thompson has received a punishment for a illegal hit. Thompson the former 6th round pick of the Boston Bruins and is in his second season with the Ducks.
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