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You have to call things as they are: you don’t see this every day, especially with the strict rules now in place in Quebec junior hockey.<\/p>\n
Montreal Canadiens goaltending prospect Arseni Radkov has been handed a five-game suspension after drawing attention in a rather unusual way.<\/p>\n
The young Saint John Sea Dogs goaltender decided to drop the gloves Friday against Owen Bresson of the Halifax Mooseheads.<\/p>\n
Needless to say, the atmosphere ramped up quickly in New Brunswick, but the league did not find it amusing at all.<\/p>\n
Since the weekend, the QMJHL has ruled firmly with a five-game suspension, including two games in the playoffs.<\/p>\n
Radkov and his opponent were both ejected immediately after an altercation officials deemed intense during the second period.<\/p>\n
The rule against fighting is now very strict, and both netminders paid a heavy price.<\/p>\n
“Goaltenders Owen Bresson and Arseni Radkov have been suspended for five games following their fight on Friday. Both will therefore miss the start of the playoffs.”<\/p>\n
– Stephane Leroux<\/p>\n
The referees did not even issue an instigator penalty, considering that both players were willing participants in the incident.<\/p>\n
Statistically, the Canadiens’ third-round pick in 2025 is having a rather eventful season.<\/p>\n
In 36 games played in junior, he has a record of 17 wins and 14 losses.<\/p>\n
We are talking about a young man who also experienced a trade this year, moving from the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada to the Sea Dogs.<\/p>\n
The Belarusian goaltender currently holds a 3.45 goals-against average and a .889 save percentage.<\/p>\n
A fiery temperament for the future of the Canadiens<\/p>\n
This kind of outburst shows the kid has character, even if it will cost him dearly at the start of the playoffs.<\/p>\n
Montreal Canadiens fans like to see passion, but discipline remains the key to reaching the professional level.<\/p>\n
Despite this disciplinary setback, Radkov remains an intriguing prospect to watch within the organization.<\/p>\n
However, he will need to channel his energy to help his club when he returns to play after his suspension.<\/p>\n
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Montreal Canadiens prospect Arseni Radkov suspended 5 games after goalie fight<\/p>\n
Is a 5-game suspension for a goalie fight too severe?<\/p>\n
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