Player Attacked After Refusing Fight, Triggering Altercation Between Teams
Ice hockey is a thrilling sport, and the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey went another level.
However, it's not for the faint-hearted, as it is one of the most physical and brutal leagues in the world. Players are always at risk of getting injured due to the game's high contact nature, so they must exercise caution during gameplay.
The Laval North Petroliers' Derek Parker is an example of what fans can expect at an LNAH game. Parker, a journeyman enforcer, is known for his ability to rack up penalty minutes while contributing little in terms of scoring. In his last 75 games, Parker scored just one goal while accumulating 494 penalty minutes.
Unfortunately, Parker's aggression boiled over during a recent game against Jonquiere Marquis. He took a cheap shot on Patrick Bordeleau, one of the opposing team's forwards, leaving him struggling to stand up and lying on the ice for an extended period before being helped off the rink.
It's worth noting that Bordeleau had declined a fight with Parker, and Parker decided to take matters into his own hands, resulting in the harmful hit. In response, one of Bordeleau's teammates, Chris Cloutier, briefly considered taking action against Parker but thought better of it.
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Should that player get a 10 game suspension? | ||
| Yes | 668 | 54.1 % |
| No, 5 games is enough | 246 | 19.9 % |
| More | 320 | 25.9 % |
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