AHL upholds 20-games suspension for Downie

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03/10/2009 - Springfield, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The American Hockey League on Tuesday voted to unanimously uphold the 20-game suspension levied against Norfolk Admirals forward Steve Downie.

Last Thursday, the AHL had suspended Downie for deliberately striking an official with his stick, but the Admirals, with the support of parent club Tampa Bay, appealed the decision.

Late in the third period of the Admirals' game against the Hershey Bears on February 28, Downie whacked linesman Mike Hamilton before a face-off. Downie was given a game misconduct at the time, then suspended indefinitely for the infraction.

According to Rule 41.2, any player who deliberately strikes an official, or intended to cause harm to an official, automatically draws a suspension lasting no less than 20 games.

The penalty is still in effect from the date of the original ruling, meaning the 21-year-old is not eligible to return until April 11.

It is the second time in his brief professional career that Downie has incurred a suspension of this length. He had to serve a 20-game penalty in 2007, stemming from an incident during a Flyers-Senators pre-season game in September of that year, when he launched himself at Ottawa forward Dean McAmmond, causing the veteran forward to suffer a concussion.

In 29 NHL games with the Flyers and the Lightning this season, Downie has three goals and three assists.

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Super Bowl XLIII Betting - Super Bowl 2009

Super Bowl 2009, the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Since then, however, the Super Bowl 2009 betting odds have seen a good deal of movement and you’ll want to be on top of where they are likely to move to make sure you get the best line value for the big game.

Since opening, the Super Bowl 2009 betting lines went to Steelers -7 in the span of roughly 3 hours but were quickly bought back down just minutes later to 6.5 again.

After that is took about 5-6 more hours before the betting line went back to -7 where it has sat for a while now and is likely to remain. The opening betting total of 47.5 was bet down right after the line became available and went to 47 within minutes.

Roughly a day later it has been bet even further down to the 46.5 tally it currently is set at.

Roughly 60% of gamblers seem to be on the Cardinals here so the point spread will be bet down and a 7.5 would not last very long at all with many taking the early 6.5 in hopes of finding a potential middle in the Super Bowl 2009 betting odds.

If you like Arizona and see a 7.5, I’d take it as soon as possible because it’s unlikely to last. For Pittsburgh backers, the -7 might be the best you’ll be able to find but a 6.5 is definitely possible close to game time.

Regarding the Super Bowl 2009 betting odds for the total, most tracked gamblers are already on the over and with those who took the under 47.5 already securing a middle on the over 46.5, the only way I see it moving is back up to 47 so if you like the over, I’d recommend betting now.

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