season. Grimaldi started the 2008–09 season with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL before returning to the Jackals placing third on the team with 101 penalty minutes. He attended Elmira's training camp prior to the 2009–10 but because of his previous ankle injury from the year before was not cleared to play yet, and later signed a contract midway through the season on December 12, 2009. However, after playing in 33 games with Elmira before departing the team on March 17, 2010. Grimaldi had retired after the 2010 season due to numerous injuries, but the following year signed in the Central Hockey League with the Colorado Eagles. The eagles hold the record for most championships in professional ice hockey. It is known as one of the most professional organizations in the United States. Grimaldi tallied 40 points pushing the eagles to the championships (June 2011) against the Mudbugs. Grimaldi later signed in the GET Ligaen in Norway. Later in his career, Grimaldi joined the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) for the 2013–2014 season. He played seven games before being released, tallying 8 points (2 goals, 6 assists). During his brief stint, Grimaldi racked up 110 penalty minutes. The Edinburgh Capitals of the same EIHL league chose to bring him back for the 2014–15 season. Grimaldi played until his release on January 4, 2015, stemming from an incident the previous evening. On January 3, 2015, playing against his former team the Nottingham Panthers, Grimaldi took exception to Max Parent of the Panthers in which he was seen to spear the player intentionally with his stick, almost going for a second attempt. He then proceeded to remove his helmet and throw it at Parent's face, following immediately with a punch to the face and dragging him to the ground. Parent picked himself up and eventually toppled Grimaldi. Thrown out of the game, picking up 67 minutes' worth of penalties, Grimaldi was released the following day amidst the impending ban confirmed days later by the DOPS (Department of Player Safety) of 18 games. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International Awards and honors References External links University of Nebraska-Omaha Profile Page Edinburgh Capitals Sack Joe Grimaldi After Gutless Spearing Attack 1986 births Living people American men's ice hockey defensemen Albany River Rats players Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) players Colorado Eagles players Elmira Jackals (ECHL) players Evansville IceMen players Fresno Falcons