NHL Hands Out $25,000 Fine to Head Coach For �Unprofessional Conduct'
Anaheim Ducks' head coach, Greg Cronin, has been fined $25,000 by the NHL following his ejection from a recent game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Cronin's ejection was a result of a disputed disallowed goal due to goaltender interference.
NHL Statement on the Punishment
In response to the incident, the NHL issued a statement that reads,
"Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin has been fined $25,000 for unprofessional conduct directed at the officials, resulting in a game misconduct at 19:25 of the second period of NHL Game No. 132 on Monday, October 30."
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The fine will be allocated to the NHL Foundation.
The Lead-Up to Cronin's Ejection
The events leading to Cronin's ejection started with the disallowed goal due to goalie interference.
Video review upheld the decision despite the team's challenge, provoking Cronin's emotional response. Notably, the Ducks were already serving a two-minute minor penalty for a delay of game due to an unsuccessful coaches' challenge.
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