The National Hockey League Players’ Association is releasing the following statement on behalf of Jarred Tinordi.

For Immediate Release: March 9, 2016

Statement from Jarred Tinordi

“I am extremely disappointed that I failed a test under the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. I did not knowingly take a banned substance. I understand, however, that I am responsible for what enters my body as a professional athlete and I accept the suspension. I will work hard towards my return to the ice and will learn from this frustrating setback.”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MARCH 9, 2016

NHL MEDIA RELEASE: COYOTES’ TINORDI SUSPENDED 20 GAMES

NEW YORK (March 9, 2016) -- Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jarred Tinordi has been suspended for 20 games, without pay, for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the suspension is accompanied by mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health for evaluation and possible treatment.

The National Hockey League will have no further comment on this matter.

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