Buffalo Sabres' Patrick Kaleta and San Jose Sharks' Ryane Clowe fined for various penalties
Buffalo Sabres forward, Patrick Kaleta, and San Jose Sharks veteran left winger, Ryane Clowe, have both been fined $2,500 for their respective penalties which were awarded to them during their matchups on Saturday night, November 19, 2011.
The National Hockey League’s department of Player Safety announced the moves.
Kaleta, a 25-year-old right winger from Buffalo, New York, United States, was called for a minor penalty for high-sticking, he was fined on Monday, November 21, 2011, by the National Hockey League (NHL) in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The other player in this case was from the Phoenix Coyotes, defenseman Derek Morris, who was the victim of the high-sticking during the final 2:05 in the second period of their matchup.
Kaleta did not face a suspension due to the penalty not being a major one, but has kicked off a new trend by fining players for attempting to hurt players in another manner. Up until now, Kaleta has two points (2 goals), in 16 matchups so far with the Buffalo
Sabres.
He is currently in his sixth season with the Eastern Conference franchise which drafted him as the 176th overall pick during round six of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Ryan Clowe on the other hand was also fined the same amount, which is the maximum under the bargaining agreement, for slashing Dallas Stars defenseman, Stephane Robidas, in their Saturday night contest in Dallas, which the San Jose Sharks won, 4-1.
Clowe has been fined for slashing instead of high-sticking and was penalised at the 15:35 mark of the third period with a minor penalty.
At the moment, Clowe has 13 points (4 goals, 9 assists) in the season so far, in which he has played in 18 games.
Both players have spent more than enough time in the North American major league, which the NHL has certainly taken into consideration when awarding them with fines.
The amount might not be something too harsh, but it certainly is a way to notify the players that doing such things will not be unnoticed.
All of the money collected from the players will be going to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
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