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AHL suspends Manitoba Moose defenceman Brenden Kichton

Manitoba Moose defenceman Brenden Kichton is taken to the penalty box on Saturday. True North Sports & Entertainment

WINNIPEG – Manitoba Moose defenceman Brenden Kichton will miss the next couple games after being handed a two game suspension by the American Hockey League.

The league announced the suspension just prior to Sunday’s rematch with the Texas Stars.

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Kichton, 24, checked Stars forward Gemel Smith in the neutral zone during the second period of Saturday’s 6-1 loss. Kichton was assessed a five minute match penalty for an illegal check to the head and a game misconduct on the play.

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Kichton has three assists in 11 games this season. He’ll also sit out their game on Friday against Cleveland and will be eligible to return on Saturday, December 10.

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