National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman dished out the punishment on Friday (05Dec08), stating Sean Avery "has been warned repeatedly about his conduct and comments".

ex-boyfriend has been suspended from North America's premier ice hockey league for six games after Elisha Cuthbert was recorded making lewd comments about the former 24 star during a pre-game television interview.

The Dallas Stars tough guy upset league officials on Tuesday night (02Dec08) when he referred to Cuthbert as "my sloppy seconds" as he poked fun at ice rival Dion Phaneuf, who is currently dating the actress.