Minnesota State suspended junior forward Trevor Bruess for one game Thursday for, according to a WCHA press release, recent in-game incidents the league feels are detrimental to the game.
Bruess will miss Tuesday's nonconference game against Nebraska-Omaha. The Mavericks do not play this weekend.
Bruess was called for three penalties in Friday's game at North Dakota, including minors for roughing, boarding and high sticking. He was also involved in a collision Saturday that resulted in a broken leg for Sioux defenseman Derrick LaPoint. No penalty was called on the play.
"We need Trevor to understand that he needs to make every possible effort to avoid these types of incidents and want to emphasize to him that he is responsible for his actions on the ice," WCHA Commissioner Bruce McLeod said. "We hope he will use this as both an educational experience and as a time to reflect on his play."
In MSU's release, coach Troy Jutting said, "A hockey player is responsible for his actions. Hockey's a physical game and Trevor's a physical player, but you have to play under control and with respect to your opponents."
Bruess has met with MSU athletic director Kevin Buisman and Jutting and will be required to meet WCHA supervisor of officials Greg Shepherd for a one-on-one session.
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