Avalanche F Cody McLeod invited to in-person hearing for Kronwall hit
Cody McLeod will receive an in-person hearing for his illegal hit on Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall on Thursday night.
According to Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, the date for the hearing is not yet set:
#Avalanche Cody McLeod has earned an in-person hearing with the #NHL for his hit on #Redwings Nik Kronwall. Date TBD.
— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) October 18, 2013
McLeod caught Kronwall from behind in the first period of Thursday night's Avalanche loss to the Red Wings and was assessed a major for boarding and a game misconduct on the play.