i have been watching hockey since i was a grasshopper, and I have seen this sort of hit time and time again. It is unfortunate that he was seriously injured, but I think buckling down on the players who don't actually almost cause death would be the best place to start. A 5 minute bout in the PB isn't going to cut it.
It was a cheap move, and I really doubt he intended the injury that occurred. That said - I think the punishment was fair.
And yes, it really sucks for the cunucks =(
beth
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