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Raffi Torres suspended 25 games for Marian Hossa hit NHL hands out longest suspension since Islander Chris Simon got 30 games in 2007. Raffi Torres considers appeal of 25-game suspension for Marian Hossa hit After being handed a 25-game suspension on Saturday for his check to the head of Marian Hossa in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, Raffi Torres of the Phoenix Coyotes released a statement through the National Hockey League Players Association that hinted he may appeal the ban. From the NHLPA, Torres said: "My main concern is for the healthy recovery of Marian Hossa, and I hope that ... Raffi Torres suspended 25 games for putting Marian Hossa on stretcher; agree or disagree? The National Hockey League suspended Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres for 25 games for his hit to the head of Marian Hossa in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. It's the third-longest suspension in NHL history as far as games lost, tied with two other and ranking behind a lifetime ban for Billy Coutu in 1927 and 30 games for Chris Simon in 2007. From the NHL: Phoenix Coyotes ... NHL suspends Raffi Torres 25 games Bad-boy Torres gets huge punishment for reckless hit on Hossa. Kings' Willie Mitchell applauds Raffi Torres' suspension Blackhawks winger Patrick Sharp (10) skates past Coyotes fans who show support for Phoenix forward Raffi Torres before Game 5 on Saturday night. ( Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press / April 21 , 2012 ) Coyotes' Raffi Torres suspended 25 games by NHL A blindside hit, a history of violence and a league-wide crackdown on rough play earned Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres one of the longest suspensions in NHL history. Torres was suspended 25 games by the league... Torres suspended 25 games for hit on Hossa The NHL lowered the boom today on the Coyotes' Raffi Torres for his hit on the Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa during Game 3 of the first-round series when it suspended the Phoenix winger 25 games. Watch video of announcement, analysis of hit Raffi Torres releases statement regarding suspension, might still appeal To appeal or not to appeal, that is the last question left for the Coyotes forward. Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres suspended 25 games for hit on Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa Notes: The NHL has suspended Phoenix Coyotes winger Raffi Torres 25 games for a hit that injured Chicago's Marian Hossa. NHL suspends Torres for hit Coyotes forward Raffi Torres' hit on the Blackhawks' Marian Hossa has resulted in Torres being suspended for 25 games and Hossa being ruled out for Saturday night's Game 5 after also missing Game 4.
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