PLAYER SAFETY ANNOUNCES WEEK 27 SUSPENSIONS REPORT

The FPHL Department of Player Safety has announced the following fines/suspensions from Week 27

4/9/26
Biloxi Breakers - AJ Schlepp  SUSPENDED
As the game neared the end, Mr. Schlepp was assessed a major and GM for slashing where he took a hard two-handed slash at his opponent's leg out of frustration because he would not fight him. Mr. Schlepp is suspended for ONE (1) GAME. He was also assessed a GM for continuing the altercation which I support but do not believe to be suspension worthy. Due to miscommunication issues on our part (FPHL), this suspension should have been issued on Friday morning 4/10.

4/10/26
At the conclusion of the game, according to the officials written and verbal report, Mr. Schlepp left the players bench and speared his opponent #6. He then jumped him for which he received an instigator penalty (As his opponent was assessed fighting as well) but then continued punching and inflicting punishment on his opponent while he was down on the ice, earning himself an aggressor penalty. He then resisted the linesmen in the discharge of their duties. This is his second major + GM for a stick related foul, his third Aggressor and a GM for resisting the linesmen. He will be suspended for SIX (6) GAMES

4/10/26
Blue Ridge Bobcats - Jimmy Milliken GM  FINED
Blue Ridge Bobcats - Greg Hussey PAC  FINED
At the conclusion of the game, Mr. Milliken & Mr. Hussey were assessed Post Game Unsportsmanlike conduct Penalties due to verbal abuse and unsportsmanlike conduct behavior towards the on ice officials on the ice and in the players tunnel by the locker rooms. They have both been fined an undisclosed amount for their actions.

The FPHL is a Single-A Minor Professional hockey league operating in its 16th season during 2025-26