Italy’s DiGiacinto suspended for hit to head of Slovakia’s Fehervary

Italian forward Cristiano DiGiacinto has been suspended one game for a hit to the head on Slovakian defenceman Martin Fehervary.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Hamilton, Ont., native will not be eligible to play in Italy’s final preliminary game against Finland.

The hit came during the second period of Friday’s game between Italy and Slovakia, which saw the host team lose 3-2.

The play was reviewed for a major penalty, but was ruled a two-minute minor for an “illegal check to the head or neck.”

Fehervary stayed in the game and did not miss a shift after taking the head contact.

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