Yahoo Sports Hartford Wolf Pack Defenseman Ben Harpur Suspended Four Games
Hartford Wolf Pack defenseman Ben Harpur has been suspended four games in response to a charging incident where he intentionally ran into Rochester Americans goaltender Felix Sandstrom.
Harpur was assessed a five minute major for charging and a game misconduct for the play.
Don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this before…Ben Harpur was given a 5 min. major and a game misconduct tonight in the AHL for charging into G Felix Sandstrom.
And he certainly did it with the intent to injure the goalie. pic.twitter.com/wXjfMeEhoT— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) November 9, 2024
The incident occurred on Nov. 8 in a 6-3 loss to Rochester.
Harpur will miss Hartford's games on Nov. 10, 15, 16, and 19. He will be eligible to return for their game against the Springfield Thunderbirds on Nov. 23.
Hartford’s Ben Harpur has been suspended for four games as a consequence of a charging incident in last night’s game at Rochester.https://t.co/7HarKfGKIq
— AHL Communications (@AHLPR) November 9, 2024
The 29-year-old has one assist and 26 penalty minutes in nine games with the Wolf Pack this season.
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