Anaheim Ducks Third Overall Pick in the 2024 NHL draft Beckett Sennecke (Natalie Shaver/OHL Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0b3a30dd-ecc6-4a7f-ae9b-1d67c44c8a36.webp] Anaheim Ducks Third Overall Pick in the 2024 NHL draft Beckett Sennecke (Natalie Shaver/OHL Images) The Ontario Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/ohl] suspended one of the league's most skilled forwards, and it's a suspect decision at best. Oshawa Generals' [https://chl.ca/ohl-generals/] star winger Beckett Sennecke [https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8724/] — Anaheim Ducks' [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks] third overall pick from the 2024 NHL draft — received a match penalty for a slew foot in the second period against the Ottawa 67's [https://chl.ca/ohl-67s/] on Friday, Mar. 14. After Sennecke finished his hit behind Ottawa's net, he re-engaged in the board battle but took out 67's defenseman Matthew Mayich [https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8588/] from behind, which the referees deemed was a slew foot. The play can be seen in the video below. Beckett Sennecke match penalty for a slew foot against Ottawa on Mar. 14. This was very timid and far from egregious compared to other slew foot infractions. It's still a reckless play, but probably only worthy of a two-minute minor for tripping. The OHL disagreed and assessed an automatic two-game suspension to Sennecke. A match penalty is usually only given when the player's infraction on the play resulted in an injury. Mayich got up a little gingerly, but he skated off on his own power and was not injured on the play. The Generals' forward's two-game suspension was an odd call. Regardless, because Sennecke was ejected from the game before the ten-minute mark in the second period, he served one game of his suspension that night. Oshawa was already shorthanded to start the game, missing star centerman Calum Ritchie [https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8413/] and defenseman Andrew Gibson [https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8570/]. They would go on to lose 3-2 to the 67's [https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/game-day/67s-beat-generals-to-keep-playoff-hopes-alive]. The Generals were without Sennecke for their Sunday tilt against the Sudbury Wolves [https://chl.ca/ohl-wolves/]. They missed his offensive flair, but pulled out the 3-2 win to stay within reaching range of the Brantford Bulldogs [https://chl.ca/ohl-bulldogs/] for first in the East as we enter the last week of regular season play. RELATED OHL STORIES Pierce Mbuyi Sets Owen Sound Attack Record For Rookie Points [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/deweb-519a7.appspot.com/o/posts%2FTHNOHL%2Fcontent-images%2F5096e48d-1c9a-45b0-b0a0-b86dfcec5273.webp?alt=media] Pierce Mbuyi Sets Owen Sound Attack Record For Rookie Points The future is bright for Owen Sound Attack forward Pierce Mbuyi, who set a franchise record on Friday night for most points scored by a rookie. [https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/latest-news/pierce-mbuyi-sets-owen-sound-attack-record-for-rookie-points] 67's Beat Generals To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive [https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/game-day/67s-beat-generals-to-keep-playoff-hopes-alive] Niagara IceDogs Under Investigation For Cultural Review [https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/latest-news/niagara-icedogs-under-investigation-for-cultural-review] Dallas Stars Sign Buzzsaw Prospect, OHL Brampton Steelheads Forward [https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/latest-news/dallas-stars-sign-buzzsaw-prospect-ohl-brampton-steelheads-forward]
