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Blackhawks Prospect Suspended for Illegal Head Shot, Punching Referee

Kayumov was a second round pick of the Blackhawks in 2016

Chicago Blackhawks 2016 second round draft pick Artur Kayumov has been suspended for 13 games after an illegal check to the head of an opponent. 

Kayumov, who currently plays for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the KHL, also punched an official during the fracas that followed the hit, which took place earlier this week: 

Kayumov has scored four goals and dished out seven assists for his team this season, but will have to sit out for a long stretch after the violent hit, which caused his ejection from the game. 

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