OHL suspends Luke Dragusica for vicious slash to opponent’s head

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The OHL has come down hard on Luke Dragusica after the Brampton Steelheads defenseman delivered a brutal blow to the head of an opponent during a game last week.

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The league announced Friday that it would suspend Dragusica, 18, for the remainder of the OHL regular season and playoffs because of his attack that left Oshawa Generals defenseman Brady Blaseg bleeding on the ice.

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On November 14, with just minutes left in the game, Dragusica was hit by Blaseg and another Generals player, causing him to crash into the boards. After Blaseg and Dragusica got to their feet, Dragusica gave chase and delivered a two-handed punch to Blaseg's head, then cross-checked him after he fell to the ice.

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The cut sparked a fight between the two teams when the coach came out to look after Blaseg.

Dragusica was given a match fine for the incident and was suspended indefinitely until Friday's announcement.

“Intentional and unacceptable act”

The OHL explained its decision statement published on his websitecalling the incident a “dangerous and unacceptable act.”

“Intentionally using a stick as a weapon to hit an opponent in the head and then making contact with a defenseless player is a dangerous and unacceptable act that has no place in the OHL,” the league said.

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“As part of this sanction, Dragusica will be required to complete a League-approved education, counseling and community service program and appear before a reinstatement panel before being eligible to apply for reinstatement for the 2026-27 season.”

“This incident will be included in ongoing training for OHL players, coaches and officials to reinforce the League’s commitment to player safety and respect in our game.”

Dragusica will also be required to complete a league-approved training, counseling and community service program and appear before a panel before being eligible to apply for reinstatement for the 2026-27 season.

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Quarrel with a fan

Last week, Barrie Colts star cornerback Kashawn Aitcheson received a two-game suspension for an altercation with a fan following Saturday's shootout loss to Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.

Aitcheson, selected 17th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. was seen throwing a water bottle onto a fan when he came off the ice after a heated match.

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During the game, the Colts raced to a 3–1 lead in favor of the host Greyhounds before losing to Marco Minosa's winner in a penalty shootout. The striker and his teammates then began taunting the visitors, with both sides almost coming to blows while officials did their best to keep them separated.

As Aitcheson and his teammates left the ice, a fan wearing a red jersey and backwards cap was seen yelling at the Colts players, causing the defenseman to douse the man with an open water bottle.

It was unclear what the man said to the players or whether anything was directed directly at Aitcheson.

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