Flyers' Zegras gets rare equipment violation penalty for tucking in jersey
Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras received a minor penalty during Thursday’s preseason game for what officials called improperly wearing his equipment. The penalty followed a warning about tucking his jersey into his pants, according to ESPN. The supplied report does not identify the game’s opponent or explain the rule’s enforcement details.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras received a minor penalty during Thursday’s preseason game for “improperly wearing the equipment,” according to ESPN.
Zegras had been warned about tucking his jersey into his pants before the penalty was assessed. The supplied report does not provide further details about the warning, the game’s opponent or the specific enforcement process.
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