Nail-ed with two games

Sarnia Sting forward Nail Yakupov has been suspended for two games for skipping the 2012 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, according to NHL.com

The announcement was made by Canadian Hockey League president and Ontario Hockey League commissioner David Branch prior to the Sting's game against the Plymouth Whalers Friday night.

"We believe he could've been there," Branch told the London Free Press. "This is a tremendous event. There were 300 scouts and NHL general managers in attendance and fans who came to see 40 of the best hockey prospects in the world."

Yakupov is projected to be the first-overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

The 18-year-old has 22 goals and 33 assists in 29 games. He'll be eligible to return Feb. 11 for the Sting's game at Sudbury.