AHL Announces Suspension

Published on October 16, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL) News Release

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League today announced that Albany River Rats left wing Nicolas Blanchard has been suspended for one (1) game as a result of his actions in a game vs. Norfolk on Oct. 14.

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

Blanchard will miss Albany's game Saturday (Oct. 17) at Adirondack.

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