SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Rockford IceHogs defenseman Shawn Lalonde has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent during a game vs. Houston on Nov. 16.

Lalonde will miss Rockford’s games Wednesday (Nov. 21) vs. Peoria and Friday (Nov. 23) and Saturday (Nov. 24) at Lake Erie.

The AHL also announced that Oklahoma City Barons left wing Antti Tyrvainen has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of an interference incident during a game vs. Milwaukee on Nov. 16 and Milwaukee Admirals left wing Gabriel Bourque has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent during a game at Oklahoma City on Nov. 17.

Tyrvainen will miss Oklahoma City’s games Wednesday (Nov. 21) at Texas and Saturday (Nov. 24) at Charlotte.

Bourque will miss Milwaukee’s games Tuesday (Nov. 20) at Chicago and Friday (Nov. 23) at Peoria.

Next Home Game: Wednesday, Nov. 21 vs. Peoria Rivermen. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve is another WXRX Dollar Day as fans can kick off their holiday weekend with $1 beers, hot dogs, soft drinks and companion tickets.