Senators forward Shane Pinto reveals what he did to be suspended for 41-games
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Shane Pinto of the Ottawa Senators reveals the truth behind why he was suspended 41 games from the NHL
The hockey community was taken by surprise last season when news broke about Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto was suspended for 41-games, the longest suspension fans have seen in years.
The only info that fans knew about Pinto, was that he violated the NHL's 'gambling policy'. Of course everyone jumped to assumptions on what happened but nothing was ever confirmed by the NHL or Pinto himself.
Many asked if he rigged games, gambled on himself or bet on his teammates? No one truly knew what happened.
Until now, after recently making an appearance on a podcast, Shane Pinto has officially revealed it all.
Shane Pinto confirms on a podcast today the reasoning for his 41 game suspension.
As it was rumoured, while in Canada, he had his friend in the US place bets on his behalf
As it was rumoured, while in Canada, he had his friend in the US place bets on his behalf
Quite the suspension considering the NHL's promotion of gambling on teams jerseys, helmets, along with many others.
As seen on: Hawksinsider
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JUILLET 18 | 98 ANSWERS Senators forward Shane Pinto reveals what he did to be suspended for 41-games Do you think a 41-game suspension was necessary for this reason? | ||
| Yes | 68 | 69.4 % |
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