Former Maple Leafs Prospect Learns His Fate After Being Caught with Banned Substance in His System
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A former member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has received his punishment after being suspended indefinitely for testing positive for a banned substance.
A former member of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization has received his punishment after having his contract terminated for violating anti-doping rules.
Miro Aaltonen was playing for SC Kloten of the Swiss National League back in January when it was announced he had tested positive for a banned substance.
While publicizing his punishment, the Swiss anti-doping agency revealed the banned substance found in Aaltonen's system was cocaine. He's received a one month suspension.
"In the media, the player has admitted to the allegations and announced that he will accept the consequences of his actions and seek help. Thanks to the athlete's cooperation, the case was handled as quickly as possible, which was in the interest of all parties.
In addition to the suspension, the player will have to pay a fine of 1,000 Swiss francs (approximately $1100 USD)."
In addition to the suspension, the player will have to pay a fine of 1,000 Swiss francs (approximately $1100 USD)."
While Aaltonen was dropped from his contract with HC Kloten, he had already signed a new one with SC Bern, and will be eligible to join to team once his one month suspension ends.
Aaltonen was initially drafted into the NHL by the Anaheim Ducks in 2013, but waited the necessary amount of time to become a free agent.
In 2017, he signed an entry-level deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs and made a case for the main roster before being sent to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL.
He was not the brightest star on the Toronto Marlies at the time, but he became a playoff hero while helping the team win an AHL championship in his first year.
After not getting a shot in the Maple Leafs in 2017-18, Aaltonen decided to return to the KHL, where he played until signing in the Swiss National League in 2022.
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