Yahoo Sports Devils Defenseman Fined For Embellishment
On Friday afternoon, the NHL announced that New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton has been fined $2,000 as supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64 (Diving/Embellishment).
Per the press release, "Hamilton was issued a warning following an incident flagged by NHL Hockey Operations during NHL Game No. 193 at Edmonton on Nov. 4. His second citation, which triggered the $2,000 fine, was issued for an incident at 9:12 of the second period during NHL Game No. 545 vs. New York Rangers on Dec. 23.
"Hamilton and Rangers forward Brett Berard were assessed minor penalties on the play."
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
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