NEW YORK — Flames forward Adam Ruzicka was fined US$2,004.17 on Thursday for elbowing Kevin Shattenkirk of the Anaheim Ducks during a game this week.
The fine is the maximum allowed under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The incident occurred in the first period of Calgary's 6-2 win Wednesday. Ruzicka was assessed a minor elbowing penalty on the play.
Ruzicka, Calgary's fourth-line centre, has four goals and three assists in 16 games this season.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 17, 2022.
The Canadian Press