Melanson suspended four games

The Director of Player Safety of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Éric Chouinard, today suspended Titan Forward Jacob Melanson for four (4) games. The suspension was handed out following an incident that occurred on February 6 against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.

Here is the rationale that led to the decision:

Without even considering where the puck was on the play, the Bathurst player, whose left leg was extended outward, made dangerous contact with his opponent using his knee. In this type of situation, our players need to learn to have a better angle of approach to the puck carrier to give themselves a better chance to make safe contact.

The Director of Player Safety came to this decision after reviewing the video of the incident, considered the officials’ report, spoken to the players and organizations involved and after consulting the Advisory Committee for disciplinary action