Komets Forward Petruzzelli Suspended 2 Games by ECHL

Veteran player penalized for unpenalized elbowing incident during Sunday's game against Indy Fuel.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:56pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a hockey player in mid-action, with their body broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant blue, red, and yellow colors, conceptually representing the complex enforcement of on-ice penalties.The ECHL's disciplinary action against Komets forward Anthony Petruzzelli exposes the league's complex enforcement of on-ice infractions.Fort Wayne Today

Komets veteran forward Anthony Petruzzelli has been suspended for two games by the ECHL following an unpenalized elbowing infraction that occurred during Sunday's game against the Indy Fuel. Petruzzelli was also fined an undisclosed amount by the league.

Why it matters

The Komets have already clinched a playoff spot, but are still vying for a division title in the final stretch of the regular season. Petruzzelli's suspension will force the team to adjust its lineup for the next two games as they look to secure the best possible playoff positioning.

The details

The elbowing incident occurred at the 17:07 mark of the second period during Sunday's game against the Indy Fuel. While the infraction was not penalized on the ice, the ECHL reviewed the play and determined supplemental discipline was warranted, leading to Petruzzelli's two-game suspension.

  • The incident occurred at 17:07 of the second period during Sunday's game against the Indy Fuel.
  • Petruzzelli will be eligible to return to the Komets lineup on Saturday when Fort Wayne hosts the Iowa Heartlanders.

The players

Anthony Petruzzelli

A veteran forward for the Komets who was suspended for two games by the ECHL following an unpenalized elbowing infraction.

Komets

The professional ice hockey team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana that plays in the ECHL.

Indy Fuel

The professional ice hockey team based in Indianapolis, Indiana that plays in the ECHL and faced the Komets on Sunday.

Iowa Heartlanders

The professional ice hockey team based in Coralville, Iowa that plays in the ECHL and will host the Komets on Saturday.

Wheeling

The professional ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia that plays in the ECHL and will face the Komets on Friday.

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What’s next

Petruzzelli will be eligible to return to the Komets lineup on Saturday when Fort Wayne hosts the Iowa Heartlanders.

The takeaway

The Komets will need to adjust their lineup for the next two games without veteran forward Anthony Petruzzelli, who was suspended by the ECHL for an unpenalized elbowing infraction. This comes at a critical time as the team looks to secure the best possible playoff positioning in the final stretch of the regular season.