Frisco, TX (Sportsbooks) - The National Hockey League suspended renowned pest and antagonist Sean Avery indefinitely, pending a hearing with commissioner Gary Bettman. The veteran forward was disciplined after he made inappropriate public comments, not pertaining to the game, earlier Tuesday. "I completely support the league's decision to suspend Sean Avery," said Stars owner Thomas O. Hicks. "Had the league not have suspended him, the Dallas Stars would have. This organization will not tolerate such behavior, especially from a member of our hockey team. We hold our team to a higher standard and will continue to do so." The date for the hearing has not yet been scheduled. Avery, 28, who inked a four-year contract worth $15.5 million over the summer after spending the past one-plus seasons with the New York Rangers, has posted three goals and seven assists in 23 games this season. In 402 career games with the Red Wings, Kings, Rangers and Stars, Avery has collected 68 goals, 177 points and 1,144 minutes in penalties. |
