TAMPA BAY’S KUBINA SUSPENDED FOR THREE GAMES

courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning

TORONTO (March 10, 2011) – Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Pavel
Kubina has been suspended for three games and will forfeit $60,096.76 for
delivering an elbow to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Dave Bolland
in NHL game #1005, the National Hockey League announced today.

The incident occurred at 2:09 of the first period. No penalty was
assessed on the play.

His fine is based on his average annual salary and is calculated
under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The money goes to
the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

Kubina will miss the Lightning’s next three games – Mar. 11 against
Ottawa, Mar. 12 at Florida and Mar. 14 at Toronto. He is eligible to return
Mar. 17 at Montreal.