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Pavel Novak of the Kelowna Rockets has been handed an eight-game suspension by the Western Hockey League.
The WHL said it was for a checking-from-behind major and game misconduct during Game #204 in Kamloops on Nov. 11.
Kelowna's Pavel Novak given a 5 minute major and GM for checking from behind on Kamloops forward Kyrell Sopotyk today. Sopotyk needed help to get off the ice. pic.twitter.com/N9qkhe3aAK
— Brandon Rivers (@BriversWHL) November 12, 2019
His suspension will begin on Nov. 16, when the Blazers visit Kelowna.
Novak will be eligible for a return to the ice on Dec. 10, when the Rockets face Brandon.
The Rockets said they will not comment on the suspension.
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