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Kraken Prospect, Firebirds Forward Gets 20 Game Suspension
Coaches react as David Goyette tests positive for a performance enhancing substance in the AHL/PHPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program.
PALM DESERT, CA — Coachella Valley Firebirds forward and Seattle Kraken prospect David Goyette was suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the American Hockey League/Professional Hockey Players Association Performance Enhancing Substance Program, the American Hockey League announced Tuesday.
Seattle Kraken General Manager Jason Botterill released a statement on the update.
“Earlier today we were informed that David Goyette tested positive for a performance enhancing substance under the AHL/PHPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program. We fully support the Performance Enhancing Substance Program and hope this was a learning experience for David.”
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Goyette has 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in 47 games this season. The 21-year-old will be barred from participating in games, practices, and other team related functions during his suspension. Goyette was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the second-round (61st overall) of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Goyette will be eligible to return for the team’s game on Saturday, April 10th at Ontario.
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Both the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Seattle Kraken will have no further comment on this matter, according to both organizations.
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