The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League announced today that Val-d’Or Foreurs forward, Peyton Hoyt, has been suspended for seven (7) games for assault.

The rationale

The Val-d’Or player (#7 – Peyton Hoyt) was on the forecheck and had travelled a great distance without even worrying about the puck, since he was not able to play this one with his stick. He seemed to have only one intention on the play, that of hitting his opponent violently.

Although the Sea Dogs player (#21 – Kale McCallum) changed position a few seconds before contact was made, the offending player still has the responsibility to minimize the force of the impact.

Therefore, the QMJHL Department of Player Safety imposed a 7-game suspension to #7 Peyton Hoyt of the Val-d’Or Foreurs.