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Anaheim Ducks forward Antoine Vermette was suspended for 10 games by the NHL on Wednesday for abuse of an official.
TSN's Bob McKenzie was the first to report the discipline. The incident in question occurred during Anaheim's 1-0 win against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday when Vermette slashed in the direction of a linesman after he dropped the puck.
According to McKenzie, Vermette can appeal the suspension with Commissioner Gary Bettman presiding over it.
The 34-year-old veteran was given a game misconduct for his actions, and his 10-game suspension was automatic due to physical contact with an official.