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New NHL Rule Protects Players, But Not In Fights

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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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