Hockey transactions

Movements in the world of hockey Friday:

National Hockey League

NHL-Suspended Dallas F James Neal for two games for delivering a hit from behind that caused injury to Derek Dorsett of Columbus in a Nov. 19 game.

CAROLINA HURRICANES-Reassigned D Bryan Rodney to Albany (AHL).

COLORADO AVALANCHE-Activated F T.J. Galiardi and D John-Michael Liles from the injured reserve list. Reassigned F Chris Durno to Lake Erie (AHL). Placed F Matt Hendricks on the injured reserve list, retroactive to Nov. 14.

PHOENIX COYOTES-Reassigned F Kevin Porter to San Antonio (AHL). SAN JOSE SHARKS-Recalled F Benn Ferriero, F Jamie McGinn and F Logan Couture from Worcester (AHL).

American Hockey League

PROVIDENCE BRUINS-Signed F Dan LaCouture.

SPRINGFIELD FALCONS-Signed F Jason Morgan.

SYRACUSE CRUNCH-Signed LW Brett Gallant.

ECHL

ELMIRA JACKALS-Announced F Brett Gallant has been loaned to Syracuse (AHL). Announced F Tim Spencer has been assigned to the team by Binghamton (AHL).

KALAMAZOO WINGS-Loaned F Mathieu Curadeau to Worcester (AHL).

Central Hockey League

ARIZONA SUNDOGS-Signed D Nick Biondo.

COLORADO EAGLES-Signed F Fraser Filipic.

WICHITA THUNDER-Waived F Chris Kovalcik.