battalion280x1602A lengthy suspension for Battalion Defenseman Riley Bruce.

That’s Battalion Head Coach Stan Butler who added third year forward Mike Baird got three games for a spearing incident in Saturdays loss to Barrie.

Bruce, a Calgary Flames draft pick, has already served two games of his suspension.

He is not eligible to return until January 24th when the Troops host the Frontenacs.

The suspension comes after a hard hit against a Mississauga Steelheads player on December 31st. T

he league handed down the suspension to the 6’6″ forward today (Wednesday) and Butler says he’s disappointed with the decision.