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Two Top Prospects Receive Major Suspensions After Violating Social Media Rule

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Samer Dagher
March 9, 2024  (6:30 PM)
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Sudbury Wolves players Nathan Villeneuve and Evan Konyen
Photo credit: Barrie Today

When you're a top prospect in an upcoming draft, maintaining a spotless reputation is crucial to your future.

Top Prospects Receive Major Suspensions For Violating Social Media Rule

Unfortunately, Sudbury Wolves forward Nathan Villeneuve finds himself in hot water due to a controversial group chat message shared among teammates, suggesting placing a bounty on an opponent's head, specifically Barrie Colts forward Kashan Aitcheson.

While Villeneuve and teammate Evan Konyen were both involved, the incident casts a shadow over a league already plagued by controversy. The league issued what they deemed appropriate consequences. Villeneuve received a 15-game suspension and Konyen a 10-game suspension.

However, in 2024, leagues nationwide must adapt to the age of social media, where communication is easy but actions can have serious repercussions. If the league's policies are lacking, officials and those involved with players must ensure a clear understanding that actions have consequences, even if meant as a joke, as jokes can sometimes cross the line.

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