By the way, this happened in rink 2 of Boisbriand, QC's new arena - I was there!
I was wondering when this video would surface. This happened a week or two ago. Notice the camera angle; it is on top of the players' entrance.
The league (MHL - now bankrupt) had cameras and filmed every game.
It wasn't the first playoff game for which the police had to be called this year... Strangely enough, I heard BOTH players were seeking to press charges!
MHL is now bankrupt? Wow didnt know that!
The guy probably got up concussed, but I still had to laugh reading this.
I cannot believe that guy got up after that.
Fighting isn't a part of beer league. No one is being paid to be there.Welcome to Beer League hockey, fights happen it's part of the game
Actually I believe that probably didn't even hurt much.
The slash was right to the top of his head and it wasn't blind side. And the stick broke. Not much power and he had time to prepare that. Mostly that is not dangerous with good helmet.
that is an interesting theory, let's test it out!Actually I believe that probably didn't even hurt much.
The slash was right to the top of his head and it wasn't blind side. And the stick broke. Not much power and he had time to prepare that. Mostly that is not dangerous with good helmet.
Anyway what he did was wrong and should be banned for long time. Slashing stick to head is horrible. Any respect for opponent?
no harm, no foul (as far as criminal charges)
just suspend the guy from the league, permanently
I must say, this sounds like a pretty pathetic league. Bunch of fat old men trying to achieve their version of glory?By the way, this happened in rink 2 of Boisbriand, QC's new arena - I was there!
I was wondering when this video would surface. This happened a week or two ago. Notice the camera angle; it is on top of the players' entrance.
The league (MHL - now bankrupt) had cameras and filmed every game.
It wasn't the first playoff game for which the police had to be called this year... Strangely enough, I heard BOTH players were seeking to press charges!
Welcome to Beer League hockey, fights happen it's part of the game
This guy should be banned from hockey, that's a disgrace
Maybe this is different in canada but I'll bet the laws are similar. In the US...
Attempt to injure = Assault
Actual injury = Battery
So yes, even though he didn't get hurt, it's still Assault.
Don't even know what to say...
Actually I believe that probably didn't even hurt much.
The slash was right to the top of his head and it wasn't blind side. And the stick broke. Not much power and he had time to prepare that. Mostly that is not dangerous with good helmet.
Anyway what he did was wrong and should be banned for long time. Slashing stick to head is horrible. Any respect for opponent?
That really bothered me. My competitive playing career ended with a similar play, but with the guy swinging across after a check. My head still isn't right and that play happened 5 years ago, I wake up not knowing where I am somedays, completely blank out some others. This play both scares and angers me, hope that guy gets what he deserves.