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Originally Posted by Macindoc
Simple physics there. Andersson was not elevated prior to the hit. The diagonal angle of contact, with Laine being bent over, forced his body upward after contact, and Laine farther downward. If they were both at the same height at the time of contact, it would have been direct shoulder to shoulder. Leaping is where your skates leave the ice before contact.
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While I understand and have seen hits in the past that have caused the hitter to become airbourne after contact, you can clearly see Andersson's right foot leave the ice before contact is made. He is in the air because he leapt.