Brandon Bollig suspended two games

Forward Brandon Bollig is facing a two game suspension after Friday night’s playoff game against the Minnesota Wild. Bollig attended a hearing today for boarding Minnesota Wild defenseman Keith Ballard.

#Blackhawks lose Brandon Bollig for two games to suspension (@TramyersCSN) – http://t.co/1l5Ryqwf1H

— Comcast SportsNet (@CSNChicago) May 10, 2014

The penalty occurred in the second period during Game 4 of the playoff series.  At the time, Bollig received a two minute penalty.

While a two game suspension seems like a  harsh punishment, you can view a full video explanation of the decision.

Ballard will not play in Game 5 in Chicago, which shouldn’t hurt the team very much.  In his two playoff games he has not scored a goal and has a minus-2 rating.

For the Blackhawks, Bollig only averaged 6:09 of ice time in his nine playoff games.  He has also had zero points.

In his three years in the NHL, this will be the first fine or suspension for Bollig.