Four University of Vermont hockey players suspended in hazing probe

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The University of Vermont has suspended four hockey players for five games after an off-campus party at which hazing occurred.

Captains Brendan Bradley and Mario Puskarich and assistant captains Chris Muscoby and Anthony Petruzzelli were suspended Thursday, a day before the season opener against Clarkson.

"This is something that I take very seriously," athletic director Jeff Schulman said. "Hazing is dangerous, it's against university policy and it won't be tolerated in this athletic department. We're fortunate that this incident did not result in any injuries, but these activities always have the potential to endanger the safety and well-being of our students."

A hazing scandal at the school in 1999 led to the cancellation of about half its hockey season.

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