Pierrick Dube And Nikita Novikov Receive Suspensions

Dube suspended five games, Novikov suspended one

Hershey Bears forward Pierrick Dube and Rochester Americans defenseman Nikita Novikov have been received suspensions by The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee.

Dube received a five game suspension for his actions in a game against the Charlotte Checkers on Jan. 11. 

The 24-year-old was suspended under AHL Rule 40.4 for physical abuse of an official (Category III). He was assessed a roughing penalty and 10 minute game misconduct on the play. 

Novikov was suspended one-game for a cross-check to the face of Syracuse Crunch defenseman Declan Carlile in a Jan. 11 game. 

The 21-year-old was assessed a five minute major for cross-checking and a 10 minute game misconduct. 

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