Former NHL second-round pick Brendan Lemieux, now playing overseas for HC Davos in the National League in Switzerland, has been suspended four games for punching a referee during a scrum last week.
Brendan Lemieux and HC Davos were facing the ZSC Lions in game three of their playoff series last week when a scrum broke out following a whistle.
Lemieux and ZSC’s Chris Baltisberger exchanged punches during the brawl, prompting linesman Dominik Altmann to step in and break it up. Lemieux wouldn’t stop his part in the brawl, and he sent Altmann down with a brutal punch:
HC Davos forward Brendan Lemieux has been suspended for four games after punching linesman Dominik Altmann during a scrum. At least he didn't bite anyone this time… https://t.co/3Py6hQWgqE pic.twitter.com/RvCa7lnYSi
— Scouting The Refs (@ScoutingTheRefs) April 8, 2025
According to Scouting the Refs, Brendan Lemieux was initially suspended for just one game, but it was increased to four after a review. Dominik Schlagel had to come in and replace Altmann, and Lemieux will pay a fine of roughly $7,500 USD.
The 29-year-old Lemieux is the son of former NHL tough guy Claude Lemieux, who won four Stanley Cups during his career as one of the game’s top pests. Lemieux won it all with the Montreal Canadiens (1986), the New Jersey Devils (1995 and 2000), and Colorado Avalanche (1996).
In December, Brendan signed a three-year contract with the HC Davos club after being waived by the Hurricanes.
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Brendan Lemieux Played Seven Seasons In NHL
Lemieux was drafted in the second round (31st overall) by the Buffalo Sabres in 2014. He spent parts of three seasons with both the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings, along with short-lived stints on the Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers.
In 307 NHL games, Brendan Lemieux scored 36 goals and 74 points. He had his best season in 2019-20 as a member of the Rangers, tallying six goals and 12 assists in 59 regular season games.
