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Penguins prospect Quinn Beauchesne facing potential OHL ban after dangerous slash during game
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This afternoon, Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Quinn Beauchesne is facing a potential lengthy suspension from the OHL after a dangerous slash.
The Pittsburgh Penguins focus remains on the Stanley Cup Playoff race but GM Kyle Dubas continues to build toward the future.
Part of building up the future is developing top prospects that could impact the roster down the line.
Today, the development of prospect Quinn Beauchesne will take a major hit as he is now facing a major suspension after being ejected for slashing London Knights forward Ryan Brown.
The ejection was just the first step in the process for Beauchesne as he will now face a hearing from the OHL's department of player safety.
Penguins prospect facing lengthy suspension
According to an announcement made by the OHL Beauchesne and London Knights player Brody Cook have immediately been suspended while awaiting a hearing.
London's Brody Cook (Major, Kneeing) and Guelph's Quinn Beauchesne (Match, Slashing) have each been suspended pending review as a result of actions on Mar. 13th at London.
From all accounts of those who cover the OHL, Beauchense will likely face a harsh suspension ruling for his actions.
Beauchesne, 19, has stepped up his production in his draft plus-one season with 31 points in 53 games on a Guelph Storm team set to start the OHL playoffs soon.
As more information is provided on Beauchesne's fate as the OHL season winds down we will pass along all of the latest details.
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MARS 14|63 ANSWERS Penguins prospect Quinn Beauchesne facing potential OHL ban after dangerous slash during game Will Quinn Beauchesne be suspended for the rest of the OHL regular season? | ||
| Yes | 36 | 57.1 % |
| No | 27 | 42.9 % |
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