Melanson to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Kraken game

Forward facing discipline for interference/illegal check to head of Oilers left wing Hamblin

9-27 Melanson SEA DPOS

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Jacob Melanson will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday.

The Seattle Kraken forward is facing discipline for interference/illegal check to the head against Edmonton Oilers forward
James Hamblin
.
The incident occurred at 17:18 of the second period in the Kraken's 3-0 preseason win at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Monday. Melanson was assessed a match penalty.
Hamblin left the game but returned during the third period.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: interference/illegal check to the head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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