Former NHLer Jokinen gets lengthy suspension for hit to the head

Former NHLer Jussi Jokinen has been given an eight game suspension for a hit to the head, which took place during a Liiga game Saturday night. Jokinen, who currently plays for Kärpät, lined up Julius Nättinen of JYP Jyväskylä, and delivers a hit that clearly targets the head, as you can see below.

Jokinen, 36, played 951 games in the NHL with Dallas, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Pittsburgh, Florida, Edmonton, LA, Columbus and Vancouver. He finished his NHL career with 191 goals and 563 points. Liiga's disciplinary committee initially decided on a six-game suspension for the hit, but because Jokinen was also suspended for a game last season, his current suspension was increased by two games.