AHL announces suspension

Published on December 15, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL) News Release

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League today announced that Providence Bruins center Wacey Rabbit has been suspended for two (2) games as a result of his actions in a game at Manchester on Dec. 13.

Rabbit was suspended following a league review of his checking-from-behind major and game misconduct in the first period of the game.

Rabbit will miss Providence's games on Wednesday (Dec. 17) at Hartford and Friday (Dec. 19) vs. Toronto.

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