No suspension for Kostopoulos

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League Rules No Suspension For Kostopoulos
Published 4/27/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
from Tim Wharnsby of the Globe and Mail, Montreal Canadiens forward Tom Kostopoulos will not be suspended for his left hook sucker punch to the face of Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Kimmo Timonen on Saturday. The NHL hockey operations office reviewed the incident and ruled that because Kostopoulos was penalized on the play and Timonen was not injured, no further discipline was necessary. continued

Kostopoulos's punch
Published 4/27/2008 by James Mirtle at james mirtle
The NHL ruled today that there would not be suspension for Tom Kostopoulos's punch to Kimmo Timonen late in last night's game. . Labels: ...

Puck Headlines: Kostopoulos safe, Barry Melrose to rock Tampa?
Published 4/27/2008 at Puck Daddy
... Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Tom Kostopoulos of the Montreal Canadiens will not be suspended for his left hook to the grill of Kimmo Timonen in Game 2. Why? Because Kostopoulos received a roughing penalty, and because Timonen had the nerve to not get hurt. NHL justice, ladies and gentlemen. [Globe & Mail] Meanwhile, after his team's actions were called "cowardly," ...