a New York Islanders The minor leaguer stopped 10 games to abuse staff after sending a referee who flew the referee to the board during a weekend game.
Bridgeport Islanders forward Adam Beckman (23) missed the rest of the regular season and left just five games after he was stopped American Hockey League Wednesday’s Player Safety Committee.
Minnesota Wild Left Adam Beckman, #53, Screens Los Angeles Kings goaltender Phoenix Copley, #29. (Matt Blewett-Usa Today Sports)
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“Beckman has been suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 40.3 due to physical abuse of officials (category II),” the committee said in a press release. “Beckman will miss Bridgeport’s final five games in the 2024-25 regular season and the next five games active on the AHL club roster.”
The play took place in the third season of the match Charlotte Checker Saturday.
Minnesota Wild Forward Adam Beckman, #11 will be in a confrontation position with the Nashville Predators on March 10, 2024 during his second period at Xcel Energy Center. (Nick Wosika-Usa Today Sports)
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Beckman was in Charlotte’s zone when he looked like he was slipping over the officials. He then appeared to be protruding out the official rear, which sent him straight down onto the ice and onto the board. The incident elicited a harsh response from the fans present.
Beckman was with the officials as the team trainer came over to check him out. Reports showed officials were able to stand up and continue.
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The suspension comes less than a month after Beckman was acquired by the islanders through a deal New Jersey Devils. He registered 33 points for Comet Utica, the Devils affiliate team, before being traded.
Minnesota Wild Forward Adam Beckman, #11 will finish checking Nashville Predators defender Lukeshen (#2) during his second period at Xcel Energy Center on March 10, 2024. (Nick Wosika-Usa Today Sports)
Beckman made his debut in the NHL Minnesota Wild October 2021.
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