New York Rangers and Hartford Wolf Pack defenseman Ben Harpur made headlines for charging Rochester Americans goaltender Felix Sandstrom, which resulted in a four-game suspension.
Don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this before…Ben Harpur was given a 5 min. major and a game misconduct tonight in the AHL for charging into G Felix Sandstrom.
And he certainly did it with the intent to injure the goalie. pic.twitter.com/wXjfMeEhoT
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) November 9, 2024
Harpur was assessed a five minute major for charging and a game misconduct for the play.
Americans head coach Mike Leone later revealed that Sandstrom suffered an upper-body injury.
Essentially, it seemed Harpur made contact with the opposing goalie without really any clear purpose.
Through nine games this season, the 29-year-old defenseman has one assist and one point. He hasn’t played with the Rangers since the 2022-23 season when he played 42 games in the NHL.
Harpur will be eligible to return for the Wolf Pack’s game against the Springfield Thunderbirds on Nov. 23.
