Firebirds' Wittchow Suspended One Game

March 27, 2023 - American Hockey League (AHL) News Release

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League's Player Safety Committee today announced that Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Eddie Wittchowhas been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Henderson on Mar. 25.

Wittchow was assessed an instigator penalty within the final five minutes of the third period, resulting in an automatic one-game suspension under the provisions of AHL Rule 46.21. He will miss Coachella Valley's game Wednesday (Mar. 29) vs. Bakersfield.

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