Multi-Brawl Game That Drew 572 Penalty Minutes a Black Eye on NL Hockey: Official

The offshore supply ship Paul A. Sacuta is seen moored in the port of St. John’s, Nfld., on June 23, 2023. The Canadian Press/Adrian WyldAn investigation into a Newfoundland junior hockey game that exploded into three brawls and racked up 572 minutes in penalties has resulted in sweeping suspensions, according to a league official.Boyd Hillier, vice-president of the St. John’s Junior Hockey League, said the violent game on March 7 between the St. John’s Junior Caps and the Southern Shore Junior Breakers was a “black eye” on hockey in the region. The league has since handed out suspensions to 18 players and coaches worth a collective total of 53 games, Hillier said Saturday.