A few days ago, we reported that the Val d'Or Foreur's forward Peyton Hoyt was suspended indefinitely by the QMJHL following his unacceptable hit on Kale MacCallum. To review the video, click here.

This kind of hit has not been allowed for a long time in the Courteau's circuit and the Discipline Committee has been quick to remind those who want to reoffend. In this case, the league gave a stiff suspension of seven games to the Foreurs' forward, nothing less:

The QMJHL explains that they made this decision because of the long distance traveled before the impact and the blatant lack of intention of the Foreurs' forward to play the puck.

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OCTOBER 17 |742 ANSWERS
QMJHL sends a message with sentence for Peyton Hoyt's unacceptable hit

In your opinion, is this suspension enough?

yes
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no
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