PLAYER SAFETY ANNOUNCES WEEK 17 SUSPENSIONS REPORT

The FPHL Department of Player Safety has announced the following suspensions from FPHL Week 17.

Suspension Explanations with FPHL Director of Player Safety Dave Jackson can be viewed on this weeks episode of the FPHL’s Beyond the Glass Podcast.

1/31/26

Danbury Hat Tricks - Austin Pickford  SUSPENDED
After disputing a penalty on his way to the penalty bench, Mr. Pickford yelled a derogatory slur at the referee that was also heard by multiple players and both linesmen. This is unacceptable language that is offensive to a segment of our fans. This slur falls under the FPHL Executive Board Slur and Lewd Gesture Policy. There have been multiple players suspended for using this slur so far this season. We need to remind our players that shouting derogatory terms demeaning individuals is not acceptable to our fanbase with families in attendance. Mr. Pickford is suspended for TWO (2) GAMES

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