Andrei Kostitsyn suspended one game at 2014 Ice Hockey World Championship

Igor Burdetskiy May 10, 2014

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Andrei Kostitsyn in World Championship play. (Photo: Matthew Manor / HHOF-IIHF Images)

Forward Andrei Kostitsyn will miss Belarus’ next game of the 2014 Ice Hockey World Championship against Kazakhstan scheduled for May 11th.

With just 5:38 left in the opening game of the tournament against Team USA, Kostitsyn approached U.S. player Kevin Donovan from behind and delivered a two-handed cross-check to the head and neck area. Kostitsyn was assessed a two-minute penalty for cross-checking on the play.

However, that wouldn’t be the only punishment Kostistyn received aside from his team dropping the opening game by a disappointing score of 6-1 to the Americans. The Disciplinary Panel reviewed his cross-check and had a hearing with Kostitsyn immediately following the game. The panel determined that Kostitsyn’s action was not only careless but also endangered the safety of Kevin Donovan and gave a one-game suspension to the Belarusian forward.

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I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!