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OHL suspends London Knights forward Max Jones for 12 games for blindside hit
OHL hands out lengthy suspension to Max Jones after vicious head hit
London Knights forward Max Jones was suspended 12 games by the OHL on Friday for a head infraction, the league announced.
Jones laid a devastating headshot on Owen Sound's Justin Brack on Wednesday:
What makes the suspension significant is that it comes in the playoffs, after Game 4 of London's first-round series against Owen Sound. Jones is a repeat offender, and will miss the most important games of his and his team's season. London leads the series 3-1.
On that 12-game OHL suspension of Max Jones, note OHL doesn't use "playoff game factor" vs. reg season games for head-checking suspensions
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 1, 2016
In other words, NHL makes allowance for added importance of playoff games vs. regular season games when determining post-season suspension.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 1, 2016
Jones, a left winger, is the 11th-ranked North American skater, according to NHL Central Scouting's 2016 rankings. He had 28 goals and 24 assists in 63 games, and added a goal and an assist in four playoff games.
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