Mark Giordano makes Maple Leafs History
Last night, in the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks, Mark Giordano broke a franchise record.
Giordano Drops the Gloves Against Johnson After Dangerous Hit on Kampf
If you missed it, Giordano dropped the gloves against Dakota Johnson. The 40-year-old veteran didn't appreciate the hit that Johnson delivered to David Kampf.
Click here for our full report on the incident:
"Dakota Joshua lays a big hit on Kampf and, shortly thereafter, has a spirited fight with Mark Giordano." Giordano Breaks Maple Leafs' Franchise Record
With that fight, Giordano became the oldest player in Leafs' history to receive a major penalty for fighting.
"Mark Giordano (40 years, 39 days)
Oldest player in Maple Leafs history with a fighting major; 19 days older than Tim Horton in 1970."
Giordano is already a fan favorite in Toronto, and he gave the public another reason to like him!
POLL |
Do you think Giordano is the Leafs' best defenseman? |
Yes | 287 | 43.4 % |
No | 374 | 56.6 % |
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