Flames' Berube hit with five-game suspension

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NEW YORK -- Craig Berube of the Calgary Flames was suspended for five games by the NHL on Tuesday for cross-checking Doug Weight of the St. Louis Blues.

The incident happened Saturday night -- in Berube's first action after serving a three-game suspension for another incident. Berube had been suspended three games for his involvement in a brawl with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.

The Blues won Saturday night's game 4-0.

Berube drew a match penalty after hitting Weight in the throat at 12:51 of the third period.

Weight said after the game he is not angry with Berube for the hit to his throat.

"Craig's been a solid player throughout his whole entire career," he said. "He's a very honest player. I have respect for him. I just think he lost it there a little bit. He hit me in the throat."

Berube will be eligible to return on Dec. 31 against the Edmonton Oilers.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.



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