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Joe Veleno of Team Canada suspended for leg stomp in World Championship.

Canadian hockey player Joe Veleno has been suspended for five games after stomping on the back of Swiss player Nino Niederreiter's leg during an IIHF World Championship matchup. The Detroit Red Wings forward wasn't penalized on the play, but a further investigation yielded the discipline, knocking out Canada's leading goalscorer for the rest of the tournament. Veleno apologized for his actions and Canada's National Men's Team accepted and supported the IIHF's decision. Switzerland won the match, 3-2.

via Fox News|

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Joe Veleno suspended for stomping opponent at World Championship.

Joe Veleno, a center for the Red Wings and second-leading scorer for Team Canada, has been suspended for five games in the IIHF World Championship after stomping on opponent Nino Niederreiter's leg during a game against Switzerland. Veleno will miss Canada's games against Norway and Czechia, as well as potential quarterfinal, semifinal, and championship games if Canada advances. This is not the first time Veleno has been suspended by the IIHF.

via New York Post |

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"Team Canada's Joe Veleno Suspended 5 Games for Dirty Play in IIHF World Championship"

Team Canada and Red Wings forward Joe Veleno has been suspended for five games in the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for violating IIHF rules on kicking after he stomped on the leg of Swiss captain Nino Niederreiter with his skate in a round-robin loss against Switzerland. Veleno will miss Canada's upcoming five games beginning with the contest against Norway on Monday.

via The Athletic|

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"Team Canada's Veleno Suspended for Stomping Incident in IIHF World Championships"

Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno could face sanctions after stomping on the left leg of Swiss captain Nino Niederreiter during a game at the IIHF World Championship. The officials missed the infraction but later penalized Niederreiter for retaliating against Veleno. The Swiss team was incensed by the non-call against Veleno and their frustration was doubled when Canada scored to take a 1-0 lead during the ensuing power play. Switzerland rallied to win 3-2.

via Detroit Hockey Now|

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