Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella is scheduled to have an in-person hearing with the NHL on Monday stemming from Saturday night's brawl, according to Le Journal de Montreal. Tortarella is expected to be fined and/or suspended for his role in the fight involving the Calgary Flames in which eight players were ejected. The brawl took place just two seconds into the game when Calgary coach Bob Hartley...
Tortarella to meet with league over brawl (The SportsXchange)
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