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I sure wouldn't want to be on the disciplinary committee on this one. First they have to determine intent, no easy task. Then decide on punishment. If he gets more than 10 games, the NHLPA will no doubt appeal and if it's less than 10, the refs Union will be up in arms. Uncomfortable situation all around.
Hence why it's going to be ten.
Not sure if it's common knowledge as I've refused to wade into the thread on the main forum but at the very least the linesman is concussed.
Source: he's a buddy of a coworker who refs WHL