Apparently, the league did not feel that Travis Mealy’s infraction was as serious as the similar one committed by Jeff Cotton of Val-d’Or.

Mealy, suspended last week by the league after striking an official during an altercation with George Davis in Halifax, was given a two-game suspension Monday, but was credited with time-served over the weekend.

Mealy will be allowed back into the lineup starting Wednesday at home against Cape Breton.

The award goes to

With the end of the season approaching, the Maineiacs have scheduled their first awards banquet for March 17 at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in Lewiston.

The team will present nine awards at the 6:30 p.m. ceremony, including Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, the Sportsmanship Award and an award for fan favorite.

“We figured it was important to give the fans a chance to be a part of this,” Maineiacs Vice President and Governor Matt McKnight said.

The fan balloting will be set up at the Colisee this week as the Maineiacs host Cape Breton and Acadie-Bathurst.

More information on the banquet is available by contacting the Colisee.

Top players named

Mario Scalzo Jr. is this week’s QMJHL offensive player of the week. The Victoriaville Tigres’ center had a goal and seven assists in two games, including five points on the power play. The Tigres are currently battling Baie-Comeau for the final playoff berth.

Marc-Andre Fleury continued his stellar play last weekend and was rewarded as the defensive player of the week.

The 19-year-old goaltender for Cape Breton played in three games, getting two wins and a tie. He had a 1.62 goal against average and a .941 save percentage, and saw just over 27 shots per game.

One game away from clinching the division title, the Screaming Eagles play in Lewiston on Wednesday.

jpelletier@sunjournal.com

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