Ethan Miedema received a two-game suspension as a result of a hit thrown over the weekend.
Earlier today, Buffalo Sabers' prospect Ethan Miedema received a two-game suspension as a result of a check from behind during the Frontenacs game against Peterborough on Saturday.
At the time of the hit, the Frontenacs trailed the Petes by a score of 2-1. After a brief flurry around the Peterborough goal, Francis Parish chased down the puck in the corner.
Right behind him was Miedema who delivered a crushing hit directed into the back and head of a Parish.
The 2007-born forward immediately slumped to the ice in obvious discomfort while his teammates sought retribution against Miedema.
Not only is Miedema considerably taller than Parish (6-foot-4 compared to 5-foot-8), but at the time of the hit, Parish was in a vulnerable position facing toward the boards. The hit caught him high and drove his head into the boards.
Parish, who was shaken up as a result of the play, was escorted off the ice by a combination of medical staff and his teammates.
The referees gave the Sabres' prospect awarded a five-minute major penalty to Miedema for checking from behind meaning he missed the rest of the game.
This play is fairly cut and dry and seems rather uncontroversial. The hit was clearly dangerous and merited the penalty and subsequent suspension.
The Frontenacs forward is in the midst of his most productive OHL season. Through 53 games he has recorded 51 points making him nearly a point-per-game player.
The suspension couldn't have come at a worse time for the team as they have a difficult schedule this week. He will miss a pair of games against Barrie before returning for the Friday game against