The Western Hockey League today announced several fines and suspensions.
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rThe Lethbridge Hurricanes and the Seattle Thunderbirds have each been fined as a result of an altercation between the two clubs in Lethbridge on October 7.
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rThe Seattle Thunderbirds have been fined $1,000.00 for the actions of their players in this contest.
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rDean Chynoweth, head coach of the Seattle Thunderbirds, has been suspended for one game for the actions of his players during the game.
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rRobin Gomez of the Seattle Thunderbirds has been suspended for four games for going on the ice on a line change, and starting the altercation.
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rSteven Goertzen of Seattle has been suspended for two games for going on the ice on a line change and initiating a fight.
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rCraig Olynick of Seattle has been suspended for one game for receiving a major penalty for elbowing in the same game.
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rThe Lethbridge Hurricanes have been fined $500.00 for the actions of their players versus Seattle on October 7th.
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rSimon Ferguson of the Lethbridge Hurricanes has been suspended for one game for his actions during the altercation.
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rIn a separate incident, Mike Williamson, head coach of the Portland Winter Hawks, has been fined $250.00 for receiving a game misconduct for throwing two water bottles on the ice at the conclusion of the Winter Hawks game in Tri-Cities on October 6th.