AHL Announces Suspension

Published on February 24, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL) News Release

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League today announced that Grand Rapids Griffins left wing Jordan Owens has been suspended for one (1) game as a result of his actions in a game at Toronto on Feb. 19.

Owens was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 28.1 (supplementary discipline).

Owens will miss Grand Rapids' game Friday (Feb. 25) vs. Lake Erie.

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