Shane Doan Suspended Three Games for Hit on Dan Sexton

by Bruce Ciskie

Filed under: Coyotes, Ducks, Western, NHL Videos, NHL Discipline

We've seen a few borderline hits so far in this NHL season. For the most part, though, it seems players are adapting to new guidelines regarding hits to the head.

Sunday night is a notable exception.

Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan could be facing a suspension from the league after a hard hit on Anaheim Ducks forward Dan Sexton Sunday night.

Doan is known for his hard-nosed style, and he's never been afraid of playing the game with an edge. He isn't really a dirty player, though, and so Sunday's hit of Sexton -- while maybe not a malicious intent to injure -- is a bit out of character.

 

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