Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman William Lagesson was suspended three games for the American Hockey League for a “roughing incident” in a game against the Iowa Wild Sunday, the league announced Tuesday.

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During the game, Lagesson was engaged in a scrum with Adam Raska that saw both players fall to the ice in the second period. Lagesson and Raska wrestled around before the defenseman got his his arms around Wild forward Adam Raska, similar to a UFC-style chokehold. Lagesson didn’t release Raska until the Wild forward tapped him several times on the arm.

Lagesson received a two-minute minor for roughing during the game, but was given a harsher punishment after the league reviewed the situation. 

The 28-year-old defenseman currently on an NHL contract with the Detroit Red Wings will miss Grand Rapids’ next three games as a result of the suspension, sitting out contests against the Chicago Wolves, Milwaukee Admirals and Cleveland Monsters.

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