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Originally Posted by Far-L
In the past of "old time hockey" it would not even be a penalty much less a suspension and it would be "well if he is going to drop his head like that then he should expect to be hit".  |
I played a lot of hockey during those old time (70's) years. All of my minor hockey in fact was during that era, and you are 100% absolutely correct. It was on YOU to keep your damn head up and avoid the hits.
Today kids aren't even allowed to hit until they're a certain age, something I don't agree with at all. But NHL players aren't kids, and should know better about crossing a blueline with their fucking heads down.
The term "You're gunna get
Kronwalled" is becoming a thing now, though. Something I do like. :D