Arizona's top pick in the 2014 NHL Draft ended up in hot water during the OHL playoffs.
Brendan Perlini's OHL season has been a cavalcade of nightmares. First there was a rough training camp with the Arizona Coyotes, followed by a disappointing regular season. And now, when he finally seemed to hit his stride, he'll be sitting down again.
Perlini was suspended for three games after a violent cross-check to Barrie Colts defenseman Cameron Lizotte. Take a look here:
Here's Perlini's crosscheck to Lizotte's face. Seems pretty blatant. Only 3 games.