Hockey

Cam Neely, right wing for the Boston Bruins, was suspended for five games by the NHL for attempting to injure defenseman Randy Ladouceur of the Hartford Whalers. Neely, who scored 55 goals last season, was given a match penalty after hitting Ladouceur with his stick Nov. 23. Neely, 25, is the sixth player suspended this season for on-ice violence. The suspension will take effect Dec. 4, and the Bruins said they would not appeal it.