Senators' prospect Tyler Boucher suspended for being 'aggressor' in fight (video)

Tyler Boucher of the OHL's Ottawa 67's has been punished for being an 'aggressor' during a game Sunday night. Boucher will sit for two games after rushing in to fight Marc Boudreau of the Sudbury Wolves after Boudreau delivered a check to the head of the a teammate. Boudreau was given a 5 minute major and a game misconduct for the illegal check, as well as another 5 for fighting. Boucher was give the 5 and a misconduct for being the aggressor.

Boucher, selected 10th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2021 NHL entry draft, definitely got a bit of a jump on Boudreau for the fight. He also keeps throwing punches while Boudreau is clearly no longer in a position to do so. At the same time, he was attempting to pick up for a teammate. So far, no suspension has been announced for Boucher for the check to the head.

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