<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0EUNCM_0q1UH1wI00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0EUNCM_0q1UH1wI00" width="1248" height="702" ></figure><p><b>NEW YORK –</b> Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for a dangerous trip against Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson during NHL Game No. 366 in Anaheim on Saturday, Dec. 2, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.</p><p>The incident occurred at 3:24 of the third period. Colton was assessed a minor penalty for tripping.</p><p>The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.</p></div></body>

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Colton fined maximum for dangerous trip in Avalanche game

NEW YORK – Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for a dangerous trip against Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson during NHL Game No. 366 in Anaheim on Saturday, Dec. 2, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.