Terrible call. Hit from behind, yes. Game misconduct for blow to the head, no.
Tough call, but the refs aren't going to take any chances on a hit like that.
TV replay clearly showed the hit was across the shoulder blades. 'Stangs player went headfirst into the boards. Ref was right there. If it's that obvious on TV, it should be that obvious to the ref who's three feet away.
Did they call checking from behind, or contact to head? If it's CFB into the boards, that's supposed to be an automatic 5 + game.
TV replay clearly showed the hit was across the shoulder blades. 'Stangs player went headfirst into the boards. Ref was right there. If it's that obvious on TV, it should be that obvious to the ref who's three feet away.
Did they call checking from behind, or contact to head? If it's CFB into the boards, that's supposed to be an automatic 5 + game.
TV said it was blow to the head. Live stats says checking from behind. Live stats also says Game Misconduct, not Game DQ. So he should be available for the next game if memoy serves correctly.
TV said it was blow to the head. Live stats says checking from behind. Live stats also says Game Misconduct, not Game DQ. So he should be available for the next game if memoy serves correctly.