Toronto's Clarkson to have hearing for hit on Sobotka

Friday, 12.13.2013 / 5:20 PM / Department of Player Safety News

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Toronto's Clarkson to have hearing for hit on Sobotka
Maple Leafs right wing David Clarkson will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday for a hit on Vladimir Sobotka.

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing David Clarkson will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday morning for a hit on St. Louis Blues left wing Vladimir Sobotka in a game Thursday night at Scottrade Center.

At 6:28 of the second period, Clarkson was assessed a two-minute minor for an illegal check to the head of Sobotka, who remained in the game.

The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to the head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

St. Louis won the game, 6-3.