NHL, Florida Panthers and Aaron Ekblad

Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games without pay for violating the NHL and NHL Players Association’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
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The NHL announced Monday that Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games for violating the NHL/NHLPA's Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Per the NHL's statement, the suspension also includes "mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health for evaluation and possible treatment.
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Panthers' Aaron Ekblad Suspended 20 Games by NHL for Violating Substance Program
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Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s Performance Enhancing Substances Program
Ekblad is the first NHL player in more than six years to be suspended for use of a performance-enhancing drug.
Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy
In a statement, Ekblad said he'd taken an undisclosed substance while recovering from a recent injury and that it was 'a shock' when he failed his drug test.
Stanley Cup champion suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games this week after the NHL said he violated the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.
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The Florida Panthers will be without defenceman Aaron Ekblad for their final 18 regular season games and first two playoff games after he violated the NHL/NHLPA’s performance enhancing drug program.
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Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games without pay for violating the NHL's drug policy on PEDs.