The AIHL has announced suspension notices for games played in Week 18:
Game 136: Brisbane Lightning vs Adelaide AdrenalineAt 5:17 remaining of the 3rd period, an incident occurred involving Brisbane Lightning #37 which was penalised during the game as a Minor Penalty under Rule 61.1: Slashing. The incident was raised to the Department of Player Safety who reviewed the incident and submitted the matter for further disciplinary assessment. Brisbane Lightning #37 has been suspended for two games, under Rule 58.3: Butt-Ending, to be served in Game 145 against Perth Thunder in Week 19 on 10 August and Preliminary Final 1 against Melbourne Ice in Week 21 on 23 August.
Game 138: Canberra Brave vs Central Coast RhinosAt 00:59 remaining of the 3rd period, an incident occurred involving Canberra Brave #21 which was not penalised by the Game Officials. The incident was raised to the Department of Player Safety who reviewed the incident and submitted the matter for further disciplinary assessment. Canberra Brave #21 has been suspended for two games, under Rule 48.3: Illegal Check to the Head or Neck, to be served in Game 144 against Adelaide Adrenaline in Week 19 on 10 August and Game 149 against Adelaide Adrenaline in Week 19 on 11 August.
Game 139: Melbourne Ice vs Sydney Ice DogsAt 09:30 remaining of the 3rd period, an incident occurred involving Melbourne Ice #81 which was not penalised by the Game Officials. The incident was raised to the Department of Player Safety who reviewed the incident and submitted the matter for further disciplinary assessment. Melbourne Ice #81 has been suspended for two games, under Rule 21.1: Dangerous Actions, to be served in Game 147 against Sydney Bears in Week 19 on 10 August and Game 150 against Sydney Ice Dogs in Week 19 on 11 August.
At 09:30 remaining of the 3rd period, an incident occurred involving Melbourne Ice #6 which was not penalised by the Game Officials. The incident was raised to the Department of Player Safety who reviewed the incident and submitted the matter for further disciplinary assessment. Melbourne Ice #6 has been suspended for two games, under Rule 46.5: Dangerous Puncher - "Sucker Puncher", to be served in Game 147 against Sydney Bears in Week 19 on 10 August and Game 150 against Sydney Ice Dogs in Week 19 on 11 August.