North Vancouver native Tyler Barr has been suspended for the remainder of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) season for spearing an opposing team’s forward.
The incident occurred at 10:13 of the second period in a game between the Louisiana IceGators and the Peoria Rivermen. Barr, who plays for Louisiana, was assessed a minor penalty for charging and a major penalty and game misconduct after he speared Peoria’s Alec Hagaman in the face.
“Mr. Barr’s actions in this game, along with his previous history that has resulted in three other suspensions this season, show a continued lack of respect and complete disregard for the safety of his opponents,” ruled SPHL Vice President Doug Price. “As such, Mr. Barr has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs.”
Barr got his start with the Burnaby Express of the British Columbia Hockey League before bouncing around junior leagues with the Port Moody Black Panthers, Langley Chiefs, Merritt Centennials and Spruce Grove Saints.
Since turning pro in 2009, Barr has spent time with the Pensacola Ice Flyers, New Jersey Outlaws, Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees, Texas Brahma, St. Charles Chill, Allen Americans and the Louisiana Ice Gators. In 276 professional games, Barr has 27 goals, and 43 assists for 70 points with 1167 penalty minutes.
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