Burnaby RCMP are investigating after a player was kicked in the face with a skate blade during an adult recreational hockey game.

The incident took place at BurnabyB次元官网网址檚 Scotia Barn sports complex on July 29. RCMP say the incident was reported on Aug. 2.

B次元官网网址滵uring the incident, the victim was allegedly kicked by another player, causing injuries that required medical treatment. Burnaby RCMP is continuing to investigate the circumstances and actions that led to the playerB次元官网网址檚 injuries.B次元官网网址�

The Adult Safe Hockey League, which ran the game, said the conduct of the player B次元官网网址渋n no wayB次元官网网址� aligns with the values of the league.

B次元官网网址淎s a result of their actions, the offending player was issued a match penalty and a game ejection. Subsequently, the player has been suspended indefinitely and will receive supplemental discipline.B次元官网网址�

Burnaby RCMP are in possession of video showing one angle of the incident, which has been collected as evidence. Investigators are still in the process of speaking with players and witnesses.

cole.schisler@bpdigital.ca
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