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Isles' Morency suspended indefinitely for role in fight
Posted 9/18/2009 5:39 PM ET
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Islanders forward Pascal Morency (FSY) has been suspended indefinitely after leaving the bench to start a fight with Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf (FSY).

The NHL announced the suspension Friday. No date for a hearing has been set.

Phaneuf's hit knocked out Islanders forward Kyle Okposo (FSY) in the second period of the Flames' 5-4 shootout victory Thursday night in an exhibition game.

ISLANDER HURT: Okposo taken off on stretcher

Morency jumped off the bench and charged Phaneuf, starting a brawl that included New York goalie Martin Biron (FSY). Okposo remained motionless for more than six minutes. He was immobilized and removed from the ice on a stretcher.

Morency was assessed a game misconduct penalty.

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Posted 9/18/2009 5:39 PM ET