NHL - O'Brien banned over Avery foul

Reuters - Thu, 05 Nov 21:02:00 2009

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Shane O'Brien has been suspended for one game by the NHL for jabbing New York Rangers forward Sean Avery with his stick.

Linesman Steve Barton tries to keep players separated as New York Rangers' Sean Avery, left, and Vancouver Canucks' Shane O'Brien taunt each other - 0

The incident occurred in Vancouver's 4-1 win over New York on Tuesday when O'Brien made contact with Avery while both players were on their respective benches.

No penalty was called at the time of the incident.

Reuters

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