WINNIPEG – Three bantam hockey players from Lake Manitoba, two girls and one boy, have been suspended by Hockey Manitoba for their role in a melee during a championship game last month.
But referees say the punishments don’t go far enough, and many are saying they will not officiate another Lake Manitoba game due to ongoing problems with the team.
Five match penalties were handed out during the game between Stonewall and Lake Manitoba, including one for shooting a puck at a ref and two for hitting a ref. Bantam teams are made up of 13- and 14-year-olds.
Referees said the suspensions are as follows:
- The Lake Manitoba boy who shoved a linesman received a six-week suspension.
- The girl who shot a puck at the referees received a two-month suspension.
- The girl who punched an official in the head and another in the groin got a one-year suspension.
The suspensions won’t take effect until the beginning of the hockey season next fall.
Global News contacted Hockey Manitoba for comment on these suspensions but didn’t get a call back Tuesday.
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