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Old 10-02-2016, 04:39 PM   #60
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Originally Posted by puckedoff View Post
^ Then it should be a two minute minor. League is looking at a suspension here for what is essentially a clean hit, aside from Rattie's position of his head into a shoulder.
You are correct.

It should be a minor penalty, unless the other player gets hurt (then double minor), or if it was intentional (major penalty), or it's really outrageous (suspension). Just like high sticking.

If you Scott Stevens somebody, you're gone. Just like if you Mart McSorely somebody.
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