In a shocking incident, Adam Beckman of the Bridgeport Islanders received a 10-game suspension for physically abusing a referee. The forward was penalized after he forcefully shoved the official into the boards during an AHL game against the Charlotte Checkers. The suspension entails missing five games at the end of this season and five more at the beginning of next season.

Beckman’s actions, captured in a viral replay, left many surprised, particularly considering the referee remained in the game after the incident. Though he has played 23 games in the NHL with the Minnesota Wild, this incident marks a significant moment in Beckman's career, especially after being traded to the Islanders from the New Jersey Devils just last month.