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Canadiens Prospect News: Michael Pezzetta suspended four games for headshot

The Ontario Hockey League announced the suspension of Sudbury Wolves forward and Canadiens prospect Michael Pezzetta for four games. The suspension will keep him out of action until October 9.

The sixth-round pick of the Canadiensin the 2016 NHL Entry Draft was assessed a major penalty for a check to the head and a game misconduct at the 10:13 mark of the first period in a matchup against the Mississauga Steelheads on September 25.

Jeremey Goodwin, the victim of the hit, returned to the game following the incident.

Here's the hit that got #Habs Pezzetta tossed from the game (and most likely a suspension): pic.