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Found April 18, 2012 on HockeyBuzz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Nicklas Backstrom,  Arron Asham,  Brayden Schenn,  Andrew Shaw
TEAMS: Washington Capitals,  Pittsburgh Penguins,  Philadelphia Flyers,  Chicago Blackhawks
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Brendan Shannahan, Director of Player Safety, announced four suspensions yesterday: Washington's Nicklas Backstrom got one game for a cross check on Rich Peverly. Pittsburgh's James Neal got one game for a hit on Claude Giroux.Pittsburgh's Arron Asham got four games for his cross check to Brayden Schenn and Chicago's Andrew Shaw got three games for his hit on Mike Smith. While there's much...
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Via Goon's World  |  April 17, 2012
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Via NESN.com  |  April 18, 2012
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Via Pro Sports Daily  |  April 17, 2012
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Via Philly Sports World  |  April 16, 2012
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Arron Asham Suspended Four Games for Attack on Brayden Schenn in Game 3 (Video)

Via NESN.com  |  April 18, 2012
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