Phoenix Coyotes forward Shane Doan has been suspended for three games and will forfeit $166,463.40 for elbowing Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn during Tuesday night's game in Dallas, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday.Doan, who received a three-game suspension in October 2010, is classified as a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Accordingly, he forfeits his salary based on the number of games in the season (82), rather than the number of days (185). The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.The incident occurred at 5:54 of the second period. Doan was assessed a minor penalty for elbowing on the play. The Stars won the game 4-3 in a shootout.

“I accept the NHL’s decision and ruling," Doan said in a statement issued by the Coyotes after the suspension was announced. "I am thankful that Jamie Benn was not hurt on the play. I recognize how bad it looked, but there was no intent to injure him. Jamie Benn is a class act and I appreciate how he handled everything. I apologize to the NHL, my teammates and our fans for missing the next three games as we continue to fight for a playoff spot.”

For a full explanation of the decision, complete with video, please click on the following link: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=166520.