Curl-Salemme A "Big Loss" For Minnesota, Montreal Players React To The Suspension
Minnesota Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme was suspended one game for a hit to Kaitlin Willoughby, and fined $250 for her 'violence' toward Abby Roque by the PWHL. Minnesota and Montreal players reacted to the discipline on Monday ahead of game two.
On Monday, the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced that Britta Curl-Salemme has been suspended for one game and fined $250 for her hit on Kaitlin Willoughby, as well as for “pulling Abby Roque’s facial protector, sending her to the ice with a degree of violence. ” The Minnesota Frost offered little reaction to the league’s decision. “That's the decision made by the league.
We're focussing on our game two tomorrow,” said Frost’s captain Kendall Coyne Schofield on the league’s decision, Monday afternoon after the team’s practice in Verdun. “It's a tremendous loss,” she added. “Obviously, she's been a huge part of this team.
She’s a big part of this team. And it's a big hole we'll have to fill for game two. ” Not much was said either by Minnesota head coach Ken Klee , beyond noting he’s dealt with similar situations before, as this marks Britta Curl-Salemme’s fourth one-game suspension since last season, and sixth instance of supplemental discipline.
“The league made the call and we're just moving on,” Klee said. “We’ll be excited to get her back for game three. ” “She’s one of the better players in the league, one of the better players on our team,” he added.