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Red Wings Raymond, Berggren Discuss Veleno Incident, Suspension

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After Joe Veleno was suspended for the IIHF World Championship, Detroit Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond spoke to him.

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Raymond told Aftonbladet.se, "I called him after it happened." “Our words are private.

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Raymond wants to defend Veleno, his Red Wings teammate. Veleno skated into Swiss captain Nino Niederreiter's leg during Saturday's Canada-Switzerland match.

Veleno's tournament ended with a five-game IIHF punishment.

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Sweden's Raymond and Detroit's Jonatan Berggren had watched Veleno's actions.

Swedish hockey enthusiasts know Veleno. He debuted in Detroit after a season with Malmo in the SHL.

He challenged Raymond and Berggren. He's a friend now, not just a teammate. They'll support their pal.

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