Overview
- Dragusica received a match penalty on Nov. 14 after a two‑handed slash to Oshawa defenseman Brady Blaseg’s head and an ensuing cross‑check while Blaseg was down.
- The OHL Department of Player Safety said the season‑long ban followed a comprehensive review that included video, game reports, interviews and submissions from both clubs.
- The sanction covers the remainder of the regular season and playoffs, with eligibility to apply for 2026–27 contingent on a reinstatement panel’s approval.
- Terms include completion of league‑mandated education, counseling and community service, with the OHL emphasizing that using a stick as a weapon is unacceptable.
- Blaseg was cut but returned for Oshawa’s next game; separate reporting notes Erie’s Brett Hammond received a one‑game suspension for a later hit from behind on Blaseg, and Dragusica’s limited season (2 assists in 15 games) could hurt his draft outlook.