Flyers’ Schenn could be suspended for hit

Brayden Schenn could be the first player in this shortened season to be handed a suspension.

The Philadelphia Flyers forward will have a hearing with NHL head disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan on Wednesday for his hit on New Jersey Devils defenceman Anton Volchenkov.

#NHL news. 1st Shanahan supplemental discip’ hearing of yr. Wed afternoon.#Flyers Brayden Schenn possibly leaving feet vs #Devils 2nd per

— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) January 23, 2013

Schenn appeared to leave his feet while delivering a hit on Volchenkov during the Devils’ 2-0 win on Tuesday night. Schenn was not penalized on the play.

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