PLAYER SAFETY ANNOUNCES FINES & SUSPENSIONS FOR 4/5/24

From The FPHL Department of Player Safety

Binghamton, NY – The FPHL Department of Player Safety today have announced the following suspensions.

Baton Rouge Zydeco Harbison, SUSPENDED
Baton Rouge defenseman Braeden Harbison has been suspended for One Game as a result from his actions during FPHL Game No. 286 in Baton Rouge, LA on Friday, April 5th.  FPHL Director of Player Safety Dave Jackson stated, “Mr. Harbison will be suspended for ONE (1) GAME for a cup check to the groin area of his opponent."

Fine and Suspension Fallout for Elmira vs Watertown
The following players have been assessed disciplinary action as a result from their actions during FPHL Game No. 294 in Watertown, NY on Friday, April 5th. 

Watertown Wolves
Dakota Seaman - Suspended Eleven (11) GAMES 
 - Match Penalty for Deliberate Injury (Repeat Offender) & Aggressor GM (Repeat Offender)
Joshua Thomasi - Suspended Four (4) GAMES  
 - Match Penalty for Deliberate Injury & Aggressor GM 
Head Coach Brian Verbeek - Suspended Four (4) GAMES & Fined an undisclosed amount
 - Inciting GM (Repeat Offender)
Tate Leeson - Suspended One (1) GAME
 - Inciting GM & Fighting off the Ice Surface

Elmira River Sharks
Assistant Coach Stavros Soilis - Suspended Three (3) GAMES
- Inciting GM & Physical Abuse of an Official GM
Equipment Manager Matt Lunger - Suspended Two (2) GAMES
- Inciting GM
Head Coach Tyler Gjurich - Suspended Two (2) GAMES & Fined an undisclosed amount
- Inciting GM
Frankie McClendon - Suspended One (1) GAME
- Inciting & Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The FPHL is a Single-A Minor Professional hockey league operating in its 14th season during 2023-24.