09-02-2025
Blue Jackets Prospect Suspended 4 Game For High Hit
Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Luca Pinelli has been suspended for four games for a high hit to the head.
#67s Luca Pinelli was ejected with 7 minutes left for this hit to the head of Quinn Beauchesne. Worse than the Sennecke hit which just got him 2 games. #67s next 2 games are both against the #Gens so I'd expect the #67s captain to be out for both of them
— Generals Live (@GeneralsUpdates) February 3, 2025
The collision happened in the third period when Pinelli hit Quinn Beauchesne up high against the boards. Unfortunately, Beauchesne was knocked out from the hit and was left motionless on the ice.
Pinelli appeared visibly angry after taking a few cross-checks to the back from Grant Spada, which may have contributed to his decision to take a run at the play was whistled down, Pinelli was assessed a five-minute major and a match penalty for a check to the head.
The OHL's Department of Player Safety announced yesterday that Pinelli has been given a four-game suspension.
#OHL Disciplinary Action:Ottawa's Luca Pinelli has been suspended for four games as a result of actions (Match, Check to the Head) on Feb. 2nd at Guelph.
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) February 6, 2025
He is eligible to return to the Ottawa 67's lineup on Thursday, Feb. 13, against the Peterborough Petes.
What's Next: The Jackets play the New York Rangers at home on Saturday in what is the last game before the Four Nations Faceoff break.
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