Youth Hockey Player Punches Referee, Gets Lifetime Ban
A junior league hockey player has been banned for life after he punched a referee during a United States Premier Hockey League game. Paul Halloran, 20, was a member of the South Shore Kings who play in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The incident happened in a game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights.
Safe to say, I don’t think he liked what the ref said to him ?♂️ pic.twitter.com/zJUe61SMUT
— Justin (McLovin) (@tarpsoffmclovin) February 20, 2022
As you can see in the video the referee made a rather animated call, which Halloran did not agree with. He then punched the referee as he was being escorted to the penalty box.
Statement From USPHL Commissioner.
— USPHL (@USPHL) February 20, 2022
“The action taken today by a USPHL player is completely unacceptable in the USPHL. The USPHL has zero tolerance for any player striking any official, at any time. The player in question’s actions have led to a lifetime ban.
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According to the league statement, the incident is now being investigated by local authorities which means the end of his hockey career could be the least of his worries.