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Mike Green Suspended Three Games for Illegal Hit to Brett Connolly's Head (Video)

Mike Green has been Shanabanned. The Capitals defenseman has been suspended three games without pay for what was deemed to be an illegal hit to the head of Lightning forward Brett Connolly. The incident occurred at 11:03 of the second period during Thursday's game. Connolly was battling for the puck with Washington's Dmitry Orlov behind the Capitals net when Green came over...
Via NESN.com  |  March 09, 2012
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Video: Mike Green's elbow on Brett Connolly

Mike Green elbows a defenseless Brett Connolly who was already pinned to the boards by Dmitri Orlov. Brutal elbow by Green to Connolly's head. Connolly did skate off on his own and no penalty was called on the play.What a dumb decision by Mike Green to do. I guess it's not like he knows what it feels like to get a concus--- oh wait... he does.Even though no penalty was called...
Via Lightning Hockey Blog  |  March 08, 2012
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Rookie season an adjustment for Connolly

One game after being a healthy scratch for the first time, rookie LW Brett Connolly was back in the lineup Saturday.
Via tbo.com  |  February 05, 2012
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Connolly gets feedback in living color

GLENDALE, Az. During the first part of his rookie season, Brett Connolly would cringe when it came to video sessions, wondering where the clips of his on-ice mistakes might show up on the highlight reel.
Via tbo.com  |  January 23, 2012
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Video: Brett Connolly WJC goal against Finland

Here is Connolly's goal against Finland in the game from December 26, 2011:
Via Lightning Hockey Blog  |  January 01, 2012
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Connolly happy to play for his country

Rookie LW Brett Connolly got excited after being told he was not going to be with the Lightning for the next three weeks.
Via tbo.com  |  December 11, 2011
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Rookie Connolly learning from Lightning's best

TAMPA, Fla. -- Brett Connolly couldn't have dreamed of a better opening act. At only 19, still a junior by eligibility, the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2010 first-round pick is skating on the vaunted second line with franchise icons Marty St. Louis and Vinny Lecavalier. Who could blame him for pinching himself? It's only a month into his rookie NHL season and he's skating...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  November 04, 2011
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World junior tourney not on radar of Tampa Bay Lightning's Brett Connolly

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Via TampaBay.com  |  October 27, 2011
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Lightning to keep RW Connolly

The Tampa Bay Lightning will keep rookie right wing Brett Connolly on the roster, activating his entry-level contract, the Tampa Tribune reported. According to the report, the newspaper received a text message from Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman that read, "FYI, we're keeping Brett." Connolly has two assists, 17 shots and eight penalty minutes through nine...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  October 26, 2011
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Game 9: Lightning 4, Sabres 3

It was going to be Brett Connolly watch, but the news just broke via @AlBristowe that he's staying up with the big club.Really thrilled to hear that he'll be staying with the Lightning. But this is just the first hurdle for him, as now he faces 73 more games of this night in an night out. Still, this is huge for Connolly. It shows how his hard work and determination to remain...
Via Lightning Hockey Blog  |  October 26, 2011
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