Vancouver’s Bitz suspended two games

As first posted by Jim Fox on Twitter, Vancouver’s Byron Bitz has received a two-game suspension from the NHL for his hit on Kyle Clifford last night. Immediately after the hit, Bitz received a five-minor major for boarding and a game-misconduct penalty. After Canucks practice today, Bitz told reporters, “I had no intention of targeting the head or injuring anybody. That’s not how I play.” Below is the video put out by the league to explain the suspension…

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