IHL suspends Hodgman for two games

ROCHESTER, Mich. - Click on the VIDEO tab to your left to see Justin Hodgman's slash at the end of game three.

The International Hockey League (IHL) announced Tuesday the following three suspensions resulting from player actions during this past weekend.

Muskegon defenseman Matt Krug has been issued a one (1) game suspension for his actions during IHL Playoff Game A-2, Flint @ Muskegon, on Saturday, April 24th. The suspension is being issued under Rule 29 (Supplementary Discipline) in relation to a hit from behind. Krug will be ineligible to participate in IHL Playoff Game A-3, Muskegon @ Flint, Tuesday, April 27th.

Flint forward Rick Smith has been issued a one (1) game suspension for his actions during IHL Playoff Game A-2, Flint @ Muskegon, on Saturday, April 24th. The suspension is being issued under Rule 29 (Supplementary Discipline) as a result of the slashing major assessed during the game. Smith will be ineligible to participate in IHL Playoff Game A-3, Muskegon @ Flint, Tuesday, April 27th.

Fort Wayne forward Justin Hodgman has been issued a two (2) game suspension for his actions during IHL Playoff Game B-3, Port Huron @ Fort Wayne, on Sunday, April 25th. The suspension is being issued under Rule 29 (Supplementary Discipline) as a result of a slash at the end of the game. Hodgman will be ineligible to participate in the following playoff contests:

IHL Playoff Game B-4, Fort Wayne @ Port Huron, Wednesday, April 28th
IHL Playoff Game B-5, Port Huron @ Fort Wayne, Friday, April 30th