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Is the OHL’s Department of Player Safety Consistent with Suspensions?

Five games for Franceschetti. Three for Doucette. Do these suspensions align with the offenses committed, considering the details provided? Franceschetti’s suspension hinges on “willful negligence” and continuing aggression. Is this interpretation too subjective? Where is the line between a hockey fight and excessive force? Doucette receives three games for cross-checking. How does this penalty compare to others handed out for similar infractions this season? Is there a bias towards certain teams or players in the OHL’s disciplinary actions? I predict we will see more suspensions like these as the season progresses, leading to further debate about player safety and the role of fighting in today’s game. What do you think? Share your thoughts on these specific cases and the broader issue of supplemental discipline in the OHL.