Nichushkin of Avalanche placed in Stage 3 of Player Assistance Program

Forward will be suspended without pay for minimum of 6 months

Nichushkin for Player Assistance Program release

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK/TORONTO -- The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that forward Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program of the NHLPA and NHL.

Under the terms of the joint program, Nichushkin will be suspended without pay for a minimum of six months and then will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.

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