AHL announces suspension

Published on October 6, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL) News Release

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League today announced that Portland Pirates defenseman Joe DiPenta has been suspended for one (1) game as a result of his actions in a game at Springfield on Oct. 3.

DiPenta was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 29.1 (supplementary discipline).

DiPenta will miss Portland's game on Friday (Oct. 9) at Albany.

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