SPHL announces suspensions

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (December 27, 2022) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) on Tuesday announced the following suspensions:

Huntsville’s Sam Hunter

Huntsville’s Sam Hunter has been suspended one game as a result of his actions in Game 115, Huntsville at Knoxville, played on Monday, December 26.

Hunter was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for cross-checking at 3:11 of the second period and is suspended under Rule 28, Supplementary Discipline.

Hunter will miss Huntsville’s game against Knoxville on December 28.

Knoxville’s Dean Balsamo

Knoxville’s Dean Balsamo has been suspended one game as a result of his actions in Game 115, Huntsville at Knoxville, played on Monday, December 26.

Balsamo was assessed a major penalty for fighting at 3:11 of the second period and is suspended under Rule 28, Supplementary Discipline.

Balsamo will miss Knoxville’s game against Huntsville on December 28.