SPHL Announces Vella Suspension
March 5, 2022 - SPHL (SPHL)
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs News Release
HUNTERSVILLE, NC. - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announced the following suspension on Saturday. Roanoke's Chris Vella has been suspended one game under Rule 28, Supplementary Discipline, as a result of his actions in Game 241, Roanoke at Peoria, played on Friday, March 4.
Vella was assessed a major penalty for fighting and a game misconduct under Rule 46.8, Fighting Other ThanDuring Periods of the Game, at 20:00 of the second period. Vella will miss Roanoke's game against Peoria on Sunday, March 6.
The Rail Yard Dawgs are on the road tomorrow afternoon at 4:15 p.m. EST to take on the Peoria Rivermen. Wisler Plumbing and Air Family Four Packs, group tickets, 2022-2023 season tickets, and single game tickets for home games are on sale now, and you can listen to the games on the Haley Toyota Rail Yard Dawgs Hockey Network via Mixlr or watch it on HockeyTV.
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