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University of Maine President Frederick Hutchinson announced head hockey coach Shawn Walsh has been suspended until Jan. 1, 1994, without pay. The suspension, which covers five games, comes as a result of the university's internal investigation into why Walsh allowed freshman defenseman Jeff Tory to play when his academic eligibity in accord- ance with NCAA regulations was in doubt, without notifying the administration. Hutchinson said that while Walsh didn't violate NCAA regulations, Walsh showed "a lapse of judgment," WLBZ-TV, Bangor, reported. Hutchinson said there were two reasons for Walsh's suspension: - Walsh failed to recognize and acknowledge Tory's eligibility problems; - Walsh failed to notify the university's administration of what he knew. In addition to the five-game suspension, Walsh is to have no contact with the team. Assistant coach Grant Standbrook will coach the team in Walsh's absence. WLBZ reported that Maine will forward its findings to the NCAA, and has offered to voluntarily forfeit the three games Tory app- eared in. Walsh, who was not present when the announcement was made, said in a press conference afterward that he accepts the ruling. He still believes Tory is eligible, though. Maine officials are still considering an appeal of the NCAA's decision. Ryan Robbins Stodder Hall University of Maine [log in to unmask]