Mantha suspended for quarter-final against Swiss
Canada will be without its leading scorer when it takes on Switzerland today in quarter-final action at the world hockey championship in Slovakia.
The International Ice Hockey Federation suspended forward Anthony Mantha for one game for a hit to the head of U.S. forward Colin White in a preliminary-round game Tuesday.
The incident occurred at 9:31 of the second period as both players were chasing a loose puck in the Canadian zone.
The IIHF’s disciplinary panel determined that Mantha was aware of White’s vulnerable position, but decided to deliver an avoidable check that made contact with White’s head. The organization called Mantha’s actions dangerous.
Mantha, who has seven goals and five assists in seven games, will be eligible to return for Saturday’s semifinals should Canada advance.