Adams suspended two games for hitting Maple Leafs' Steen

Updated: December 19, 2007, 3:42 PM ET

Associated Press

Craig Adams

Right Wing
Carolina Hurricanes

2008 Season Stats
GM	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM
30	1	2	3	-9	25

TORONTO -- Carolina Hurricanes forward Craig Adams was suspended two games without pay Wednesday for hitting Toronto's Alex Steen with his stick.

Adams was assessed a minor penalty for high-sticking after hitting the Maple Leafs forward at 16:05 of the third period Tuesday night. Carolina went on to win 3-2 in overtime.

Adams will miss Thursday's game at Florida and Dec. 22 at Tampa Bay. He will forfeit $6,417.12, with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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