Brantford Bulldogs player suspended for six games

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The Ontario Hockey League has handed a six-game suspension to a Brantford Bulldogs player.

According to a news release from the league, Ryder Boulton received the suspension after a game on Jan. 23 in Sudbury. He was penalized for a game misconduct for abuse of an official in the dying minutes of the second period.

According to the league’s department of safety, the ruling was made due to Boulton’s decision to leave the bench to get involved in an on-ice altercation and his refusal to listen to a referee that tried to intervene.

“The player’s aggressive actions, as well as those displayed toward an opponent that was being shielded by a Linesperson, are worthy of suspension,” the release said.

The league said the suspension was also based on other concerning incidents.

This is not Boulton first suspension this season; he was out for four games after blindsiding a player in Guelph on Jan. 2.

Back in 2024, while he played for the London Knights, he also received an eight-game suspension for slashing and game misconduct during a game with the Saginaw Spirit.

Boulton has already served one game of his suspension and will be eligible to return to the Bulldogs’ lineup on Feb. 13 when Brantford hosts the Erie Otters.