AP writers David Keyton in Davos and Aamer Madhani in Washington as well as Los Angeles Times staff contributed to this report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Former NHL second-round pick Brendan Lemieux has been suspended for punching a referee during a Swiss League game.

The 29 year old Lemieux has played 18 games with HC Davos this season, collecting just a single assist along the way. He ...