Michael Misa is not invited to the teddy bears' next picnic.
The Saginaw Spirit star and potential top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft was suspended for one game by the OHL this week for shooting an object off the playing field.
At least that's the official decision.
In fact, after Sarnia Sting forward Beckham Edwards scored in Sunday's matchup, an avalanche of stuffed animals hit the ice as part of the team's philanthropic “Teddy Bear Toss.”
Misa skated back to the Spirit bench and flipped three toys through the glass and into the crowd.
The 17-year-old, who had already scored his 25th goal of the season early in a 4-1 win, was suspended Wednesday and missed the 2-0 loss to Sault Ste. Ta. Marie Greyhound.
The league's second-leading scorer with 49 points in 25 games is expected to return to action Saturday against the Oshawa Generals.
Mass was the No. 1 pick in the 2022 OHL Draft, given special player status given to a handful of players like Connor McDavid and John Tavares, and was allowed to enter a year early.
He looks to reward his spirit by scoring 29 goals and 75 points in 67 games as an OHL rookie, helping Saginaw win the 2024 Memorial Cup as CHL champions.
