FPHL BOG ANNOUNCES BINGHAMTON SUSPENSION APPEAL RESULTS

From The FPHL Department of Player Safety

Binghamton, NY – The FPHL Board of Governors has announced the results of the Binghamton Black Bears Appeals of the following suspensions.  These are the result of the actions of players and coaches during FPHL Game No. 310 in Wytheville, VA on Sunday, March 9th.

Binghamton Black Bears Bohn,  SUSPENDED FOUR (4) GAMES (Reduced to 2 Games)
Binghamton defenseman Dakota Bohn had been suspended for Four (4) Games by the FPHL Director of Player Safety for engaging with a fan(s) behind his player's bench and ending the interaction with lewd and inappropriate gestures directed at the fan(s) as well as gestures towards the fans as he was leaving the ice. The FPHL Board of Governors has elected to reduce Mr. Bohns suspension by 2 games. 

Binghamton Black Bears Kirkby,  SUSPENDED THREE(3) GAMES (Upheld by the FPHL BOG)
Binghamton forward Tyson Kirkby had been suspended for Three Games by the FPHL Director of Player Safety for a sucker punch to the face of an opponent who was already engaged with an opponent. This is a Match Penalty for Attempt to injure which he was assessed a suspension for TWO (2) GAMES.  After the fight had come to a halt and the officials stepped in and stopped the fight, Mr. Kirkby unleashed another punch directly to the face of his opponent who clearly thought the fight was over and unable to defend himself. This is an aggressor and Mr. Kirkby was suspended for an additional ONE (1) GAME. His suspension total was assessed at a THREE GAME (3) SUSPENSION (Match 2 games, Aggressor 1 game).  The FPHL Board of Governors has elected to Uphold Tyson Kirkby’s suspension. 

Binghamton Black Bears Sherwood,  FINED & SUSPENDED FIVE (5) GAMES (Upheld by the FPHL BOG)
Binghamton Head Coach Brant Sherwood had been suspended for Five (5) Games & Fined an undisclosed amount by FPHL Director of Player Safety for Unsportsmanlike Conduct and making no attempt to control his team.  While his behavior behind the bench was not as egregious as his counterpart it was is his 5th Game Misconduct in the last 12 months. This incident would have ultimately only resulted in a One (1) Game Suspension however, he is a five time repeat offender. Due to the FPHL Board of Governors Repeat Offenders policy, the FPHL Board of Governors has elected to Uphold Coach Brant Sherwoods fine & suspension. 

The FPHL is a Single-A Minor Professional hockey league operating in its 15th season during 2024-25.