October 3, 2016, 4:58 PM
Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been suspended for the remainder of the pre-season and one regular season contest for charging St. Louis Blues forward Ty Rattie Saturday.
The incident occurred during the third period of Chicago’s 4-0 win. Hjalmarsson was levied a match penalty for illegal check to the head.
Via official release:
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Hjalmarsson will forfeit $22,777.78. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Hjalmarsson totalled two goals and 24 points in 81 games with the Blackhawks in 2015-16.