AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Charlotte Checkers defenseman Matthew Corrente has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game at Norfolk on Mar. 4.

Corrente was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 28.1 (supplementary discipline).

Corrente will miss Charlotte’s game Friday (Mar. 7) at San Antonio.