Overview

• Adam Beckman received a 10-game suspension for physical abuse of an official under Rule 40.3 after a collision with referee Mike Dietrich during an April 5 game.
• The incident occurred in the third period of a game against the Charlotte Checkers, where Beckman collided with and shoved the referee into the boards, leaving Dietrich briefly injured but able to continue officiating.
• Beckman appeared apologetic after the collision and stayed with the referee as he was assisted off the ice by the Bridgeport training staff.
• The suspension means Beckman will miss the final five games of the current season and the first five games of the next season, regardless of which team he signs with as a free agent this summer.
• The AHL's decision highlights ongoing concerns about player conduct, official safety, and the enforcement of disciplinary measures in professional hockey.