NEW YORK - Anaheim Ducks forward Antoine Vermette has been automatically suspended for 10 games, without pay, for violating Rule 40.3 (Physical Abuse of Officials) during NHL Game No. 840 in Minnesota on Tuesday, Feb. 14, the National Hockey League announced today.
The incident occurred at 7:33 of the third period. Vermette was assessed a game misconduct for abuse of officials.
Antoine Vermette of Ducks suspended 10 games
Ducks forward gets automatic ban for physical abuse of officials
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