Breaking: Witkowski won't appeal 10-game suspension

Detroit Red Wings' Luke Witkowski won't appeal 10-game suspension he received for violating National Hockey League rule 70.6 during the Wings’ game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.

Witkoswki released a statement explaining his decision on Saturday.

“I have decided not to appeal the 10-game suspension stemming from what happened against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Detroit,” said Witkowski. “After consulting with the NHLPA and reviewing the options, I accept and understand that the wording of the rule, combined with what happened during the incident, leave little to no chance of a successful appeal.”

Luke Witkowski won't appeal 10-game suspension. Via release: "I accept and understand that the wording of the rule, combined with what happened during the incident, leave little to no chance of a successful appeal.”
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) November 18, 2017

View a clip of the incident in the video here below:

Chaotic line-brawl erupts between the Flames and Red Wings after a scrap! ???? pic.twitter.com/uV0MqzZm3a
— Hockey Central (@HockeyCentraI) November 16, 2017