Sea Dogs Back Bokondji Imama After Lengthy Suspension

The Saint John Sea Dogs have given their full support to wing Bokondji Imama after he was given a 15-game suspension by the QMJHL for leaving the bench in defence of a team-mate.

The Tampa Bay Lightning prospect was incensed when 20-year-old veteran Halifax Mooseheads forward Kelly Bent, a serial agitator and pest, clashed with 15-year-old underager Joseph Veleno, the first player to ever be given exceptional status in the Q.