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New NHL Rule Protects Players, But Not In Fights

Found March 09, 2009 on SPORTS by BROOKS: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Todd Fedoruk

The NHLPA?s primary job, after making as much money as possible, is to protect the safety of its players. So it?s no surprise that after an amateur hockey player died from head injuries suffered during a fight, they?d go to the mat for their members? health. Hence today?s proposed rule change on ...
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