charliolemieux
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- Apr 1, 2010
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The hit itself wasn't that bad, Gardiner got caught with his head down. It wasn't interference (Gardiner had the puck a second or so prior to the hit), it wasn't charging, and it wasn't a hit from behind (shoulder to shoulder contact). It was a clean hit, that unfortunately resulted in an injury.
It's his head bouncing off the ice that most likely caused the concussion.
I didn't think his head hit the ice.
I saw the game and a few replays, but I missed it if he actually make contact with the ice with his head. I remember him shaking his head while laying on the ice before getting up, but no contact with the ice.
But I don't think he has a concussion anyway so it doesn't really matter.