Potvin and Bussières suspended

Dany Potvin and Raphael Bussieres have been suspended multiple games by the disciplinary prefect of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Potvin, 19, of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles was suspended four games for an incident which occurred Feb. 15 against the Victoriaville Tigres.

He received a five-minute major checking to the head penalty along with a game-misconduct.

His opponent no longer had possession of the puck and did not see Potvin coming. The opponent was not injured on the play. This is Potvin's first offense.

Bussieres, 18, of the Baie-Comeau Drakkar was handed a five-game suspension for an incident which occurred Feb. 15 against the Shawinigan Cataractes.

At the 10:36 mark of the third period, Bussieres was given a five-minute major boarding penalty and a game misconduct.

Bussieres' opponent was in a vulnerable position and was injured on the play. Bussieres pursued his opponent and hit his opponent with his left shoulder into the boards. He did not try to partially or totally avoid contact. This is Bussieres first offense.

bryer@theqspot.ca