Bresson suspended for goalie fight

Photo - L'Express de Drummondville

Friday's road match against the Saint John Sea Dogs was an interesting game as the fans at TD Station got to see a goaltending fight midway through. Halifax Mooseheads netminder Owen Bresson took on Montreal Canadiens' prospect Arseni Radkov at the 12:07 mark of the second period after the latter challenged the former. The fight was a result of Bresson punching Sea Dogs forward Alexis Gauthier with his blocker after Gauthier gave an extra slap at the puck. 

Both Bresson and Radkov were given 5 minute major penalties for fighting along with two game misconducts each, meaning that they did not suit up for the rematch on Saturday afternoon between the two teams. Sophomore Nicolas Gilham-Cirka took over the crease on Friday after the fight and allowed one goal on 11 shots in relief, picking up the 5-4 victory. 

The QMJHL announced this morning that the goaltenders have been suspended five games as a result, which means that Owen, 19, will miss the rest of the regular season and the first two playoff games. 

Halifax will end the regular season with a couple of games in St. John's against the Newfoundland Regiment on March 21 & 22.