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The Canadian Press: Avery suspended after making comments about fellow player's girlfriend
NHL suspends Sean Avery indefinitely
Tuesday, 12.02.2008 / 7:31 PM / News
By NHL.com Staff
NEW YORK — Dallas Stars forward Sean Avery has been suspended indefinitely, pending a hearing with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, in accordance with the provisions of NHL By-Law 17 and Article 6 of the NHL Constitution for conduct "detrimental to the League or game of hockey," the National Hockey League announced today. The suspension was imposed following inappropriate public comments about the personal lives of opposing players, and not pertaining to the game, made by Avery earlier today.
The date for the hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Dallas owner Tom Hicks issued a statement on the Stars' Web site backing Bettman's decision.
"I completely support the league's decision to suspend Sean Avery,†Hicks said. “Had the league not suspended him, the Dallas Stars would have. This organization will not tolerate such behavior, especially from a member of our hockey team. We hold our team to a higher standard and will continue to do so.â€
Avery's comments came following a morning skate in Calgary, where the Stars were playing the Flames on Tuesday night. His comments didn't seem to surprise his teammates.
"We expect that out of him, like we have all year," goalie Marty Turco told TSN. "The show continues."
Center Brad Richards said he'd "rather not talk about Sean."
"I don't care what he says," Richards added. "It's none of my business what he says."
Added center Mike Ribeiro: "Nothing he says or does any more shocks me."
Avery, 28, has 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points and has 77 penalty minutes in 23 games with Dallas, including a goal in Sunday's 4-3 win over Edmonton. He is in his first season with the Stars after signing a four-year contract with the team this summer. The Stars, who made the Western Conference finals last spring, went into Tuesday night's game with only 20 points, fewest in the conference and near the bottom of the NHL.
Avery is playing with his third team in as many seasons and the fourth of his career. He's also become a celebrity beyond the sports world through his interest in fashion, including a summer internship with Vogue magazine.
The Canadian Press: Avery suspended after making comments about fellow player's girlfriend
NHL suspends Sean Avery indefinitely
Tuesday, 12.02.2008 / 7:31 PM / News
By NHL.com Staff
NEW YORK — Dallas Stars forward Sean Avery has been suspended indefinitely, pending a hearing with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, in accordance with the provisions of NHL By-Law 17 and Article 6 of the NHL Constitution for conduct "detrimental to the League or game of hockey," the National Hockey League announced today. The suspension was imposed following inappropriate public comments about the personal lives of opposing players, and not pertaining to the game, made by Avery earlier today.
The date for the hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Dallas owner Tom Hicks issued a statement on the Stars' Web site backing Bettman's decision.
"I completely support the league's decision to suspend Sean Avery,†Hicks said. “Had the league not suspended him, the Dallas Stars would have. This organization will not tolerate such behavior, especially from a member of our hockey team. We hold our team to a higher standard and will continue to do so.â€
Avery's comments came following a morning skate in Calgary, where the Stars were playing the Flames on Tuesday night. His comments didn't seem to surprise his teammates.
"We expect that out of him, like we have all year," goalie Marty Turco told TSN. "The show continues."
Center Brad Richards said he'd "rather not talk about Sean."
"I don't care what he says," Richards added. "It's none of my business what he says."
Added center Mike Ribeiro: "Nothing he says or does any more shocks me."
Avery, 28, has 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points and has 77 penalty minutes in 23 games with Dallas, including a goal in Sunday's 4-3 win over Edmonton. He is in his first season with the Stars after signing a four-year contract with the team this summer. The Stars, who made the Western Conference finals last spring, went into Tuesday night's game with only 20 points, fewest in the conference and near the bottom of the NHL.
Avery is playing with his third team in as many seasons and the fourth of his career. He's also become a celebrity beyond the sports world through his interest in fashion, including a summer internship with Vogue magazine.
