Ruzicka fined $2,004.17 for actions in Flames game

Forward penalized for elbowing Ducks defenseman Shattenkirk

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By NHL Public Relations
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NEW YORK - Calgary Flames forward Adam Ruzicka has been fined $2,004.17, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for elbowing Anaheim Ducks defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk during NHL Game No. 500 in Calgary on Wednesday, Feb. 16, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 5:57 of the first period. Ruzicka was assessed a minor penalty for elbowing.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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