By The Canadian Press
Posted November 21, 2025 2:22 pm
Updated November 21, 2025 2:24 pm
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The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Brampton Steelheads defenceman Luke Dragusica for the rest of the regular season and playoffs for delivering a slash to an opponent’s head.
The incident occurred late in a Nov. 14 game against Oshawa, where Dragusica was assessed a match penalty for his slash on Generals defenceman Brady Blaseg.
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The league says video review showed he also made contact with another player.
“The deliberate use of a stick as a weapon to an opponent’s head, followed by further contact on a defenceless player, is a dangerous and unacceptable act that has no place in the OHL,” the league said in a statement.
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Dragusica must complete education, counselling and community service requirements as part of the sanction. He will also have to appear before a reinstatement panel before being eligible to return next season.
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The 18-year-old had two assists and 37 penalty minutes in 15 games this season.
The OHL says the case will be used in future player-safety education.
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