Flames prospect receives huge suspension for dirty head shot on Flyers prospect
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Ryan
March 8, 2022 (11:32)
Filip Sveningsson was a 7th round pick by the Calgary Flames in 2017 and he is currently playing for MODO Hockey Ornskoldsvik of the HockeyAllsvenskan league.
Sveningsson delivered a blatant head check to Philadelphia Flyers prospect Emil Andrae, who was a 2nd round pick in the 2020 draft, and has received a six game suspension.
Ontop of the suspension, Sveningsson was also fined roughly $1500 USD. The league ruled that the hit was carless and carries a high risk of injury.
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