Central Hockey League Announces Suspensions
February 24, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (February 24, 2013) - The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today that Allen Americans forward Alex Penner, defenseman Trevor Hendrikx and Head Coach Steve Martinson have all been suspended for their part in the incident that occurred at the 6:28 mark of the third period of the Fort Worth Brahmas 6-1 win over Allen on Saturday night (Feb. 23).
Penner has been suspended indefinitely upon further review and will begin serving his suspension today when the Americans host the Brahmas. Penner received an instigating minor penalty, five minute fighting major, fighting instigator misconduct and two game misconducts. The final determination on Penner's suspension will be announced after further review.
Hendrikx has been suspended one game (1) for his actions in multiple altercations in last night's game and will also miss this afternoon's game against Fort Worth.
Martinson has been suspended one game (1) for failure to control his team given the score of the game and time remaining. He will not be behind the bench for today's re-match.
Further penalties, fines and suspensions that arise after further review will be announced at a later time.
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