SPHL Announces Suspension

January 2, 2019 - SPHL (SPHL) News Release

HUNTERSVILLE, NC - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) on Wednesday announced the following suspension:

Evansville's Nick Wright

Evansville's Nick Wright has been suspended five games as a result of his actions in SPHL Game 115, Birmingham at Evansville, played on Monday, December 31.

Wright was assessed a minor penalty for instigating, a major penalty for fighting and an aggressor game misconduct under Rule 46.2 at 5:34 of the second period. He is suspended under Rule 28 - Supplementary Discipline.

Wright will miss Evansville's games against Quad City (January 4), Peoria (January 5, 11 and 12)-Ëand Macon (January 18).

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