Canucks' Tucker Poolman facing suspension | Vancouver Sun

The Vancouver Canucks defenceman hit Colorado’s Kiefer Sherwood in the head with his stick on Thursday night. Author of the article: Patrick Johnston Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tucker Poolman, seen here on Oct. 23 against the Seattle Kraken, is facing a suspension for hitting Colorado’s Kiefer Sherwood in the head with his stick on Thursday night. Photo by Bruce Bennett /Getty Images Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tucker Poolman have a disciplinary hearing on Friday over a high-sticking incident during Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Poolman hit Colorado’s Kiefer Sherwood in the side of the head and neck with his stick. Poolman was assessed a match penalty for intent to injure on the play, which carries an automatic suspension pending a hearing as it is. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Friday morning that Poolman  would indeed be facing supplementary discipline. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In preparation for Poolman’s likely absence from Saturday’s game vs. the Vegas Golden Knights, the Canucks recalled Madison Bowey from the Abbotsford Canucks. Brad Hunt is also on the trip and either one could slot into the lineup to replace Poolman. More to come… More On This…
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