Suspension Handed Out

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It took a while but for those continuing to ask or inquire your wait is finally “officially” over according to the PJHL.

While many are pinpointing that this falls completely on the shoulders of the young player, if you were at the game you would have watched several factors that sadly led up to this situation.

Yes – it’s true that all players have to be held accountable but many or some fail to consider what led up to this as well as what has transpired following this situation.

Throughout this entire process some who attended games were making negative comments either directed at or in his direction.

While his actions were clearly in the “heat of the moment” anyone who has been involved in a “fight” situation knows that tempers flare and one wrong word can ignite a spark.

Here’s hoping that situations such as this never happen again, but what am I thinking cause we all know that according to some “Fighting is a part of the game”.

According to the league this is completed and here’s hoping that there is no legal problems that arise from either party.

You make the call – RIGHT OR NOT!!

Enjoy the read from the PJHL

The Pacific Junior Hockey League and its Department of Player Safety have completed an investigation regarding an on-ice incident that took place on January 25th involving Richmond Sockeyes player Eithan Grishin. 

After a full review, a decision was provided to Mr. Grishin and the Sockeyes. As per PJHL regulations, the team and player were provided the ability to appeal specific items within the decision. An appeal was received and reviewed by the Commissioner. 

After reviewing the incident and decision in its entirety, the Commissioner ruled to uphold the decision of the Department of Player Safety. Eithan Grishin of the Richmond Sockeyes will receive the following supplemental discipline:

• 3 games for Head Contact as per BCHC Supplemental Discipline 1.1.2 and 6.1.1 for receiving a game misconduct in the last 10 minutes of regulation time.
• 12 games for the Match Penalty under BCHC Supplemental Discipline 10.1.1 and 13.2.2
• 8 games for receiving his 3rd Match Penalty of the 2023/2024 season under BCHC Supplemental Discipline 10.1.3
• 2 games as per BCHC Supplemental Discipline 7.1.1 and 6.1.1 for receiving a game misconduct in the last 10 minutes of regulation time.  
• 6 games under BCHC Supplemental Discipline 17.2 Repeat Offenders

Total = 31 Games

NOTE: This suspension began being served on January 29th, 2024.

The league considers this investigation to be completed and will have no further comment.