The American Hockey League came down hard Thursday on Albany Devils defenseman Dan Kelly, suspending him for 10 games for a hit to the head of Toronto Marlies forward Andreas Johnson.

The incident took place in the second period Tuesday night in Game 4 of the Calder Cup quarterfinal series between the Devils and Marlies. If the Devils stay alive in the playoffs, Kelly won’t be eligible again until the Calder Cup finals.

He will miss Albany’s next 10 games, beginning Thursday night with Game 5 of the quarterfinal series. If the Devils are eliminated before the full suspension is served, the remaining games would carry over to the next time Kelly is active on an AHL club roster.