And that's the biggest problem with the Ducks roster right now. They are all so young that they've learned the new way of playing hockey in North America; they're playing the way the hockey moms fought to change: no checking or hard physical contact. They haven't learned how to check or to receive a check.
Ross Johnston, the guy while playing for Moncton in the QMJHL, took a baseball swing at a player hitting him in the jaw breaking it all because he was mocked when his stick was caught between two panes of class.
Why the league hasn't cracked down on this yet is beyond me. They need rules like football has- play the ball (puck), incidental contact only, no targeting. Nsgaf if this is still technically considered legal, a dude just got CTE. Head just got jarred twice in a row, you wouldn't be celebrating if that was you or someone close
looked bad full speed but slow mo, shoulder to shoulder solid hit. Gotta keep your head up. Johnson needs to talk to his player and teach him to protect himself.
It's a clean hit, but Ducks had to take a 2 for instigating and fight Lileberg. Bad for momentum and morale if you let huge hits like that go unpunished.
Seeing more and more of these young players skating with their head down thinking that no one will hit them. Welcome to the NHL. I don’t want to see dirty hits that injure players, but hits like this can really change the momentum for a team. Wish more teams would do it.
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Wow….crusher
The fact that he got up from the hit only shows how tough these players are…
❤❤❤Lilleberg
Im Norwegian 🇳🇴🇳🇴
Why was the crowd so not into it? Like they shoulda gone wild….typical for Tampa I guess
If every big hit was that clean… perfect technique
I have a feeling he just earned a spot on the bench. That was the hardest, cleanest open ice hit I've seen in years
Emil looks 16 😂😂😂😂
And that's the biggest problem with the Ducks roster right now. They are all so young that they've learned the new way of playing hockey in North America; they're playing the way the hockey moms fought to change: no checking or hard physical contact. They haven't learned how to check or to receive a check.
Keep ya head up
Was there a fight after this?
Awesome hit!
Ross Johnston, the guy while playing for Moncton in the QMJHL, took a baseball swing at a player hitting him in the jaw breaking it all because he was mocked when his stick was caught between two panes of class.
reminds me of this beauty from ears ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5XNigcgDlA
Why the league hasn't cracked down on this yet is beyond me. They need rules like football has- play the ball (puck), incidental contact only, no targeting. Nsgaf if this is still technically considered legal, a dude just got CTE. Head just got jarred twice in a row, you wouldn't be celebrating if that was you or someone close
Tampa fan btw, so I don't even wanna hear it
looked bad full speed but slow mo, shoulder to shoulder solid hit. Gotta keep your head up. Johnson needs to talk to his player and teach him to protect himself.
It's a clean hit, but Ducks had to take a 2 for instigating and fight Lileberg. Bad for momentum and morale if you let huge hits like that go unpunished.
Nice hit. The guy got up and walked away – good to always see.
Nice hit, would love to see hitting come back to the game
The advancement of skating skills matched with size and strength makes keeping your head up and on a swivel important.
Clean. Go cry.
That was a great hit. We need way more hitting in this soft game.
His namn litteraly means , little mountain 😂
Man I would love to see the Bolts keep Lilleberg around, he’s absolutely spiced up our lineup
This is the kids 4th NHL game and he did that to a 6'5" 220lb man! Unfortunate landing for Leason, though. Hope he can recover quickly.
NHL needs more lillebergs and less soccer fans.
I’m sorry but this kind of hit against some poor player from an uncompetitive team is just douchebag behaviour.
Great hit. Thanks for bringing the greatest hits back 👍🏽💚💚💚
A real Viking 🇳🇴👏
Emil Little Mountain just became Emil Big Mountain I believe.
Gotta keep your head up, kid.
CAREER ALTERING
His teammates must hate him since no one stood up for him lol
booom!
Thats a Cronwaller😂
Great hit welcome to the show kid
Keep ur fkn head up and protect urself man who’s teaching these guys hockey ????
good job ducks. nice retaliation. now they know they shouldnt throw big hits. glad to see someone stand up for the guy who got hit.
No reason for that crap in today’s game.
Ducks are known for their awkward landings … 😉
Seeing more and more of these young players skating with their head down thinking that no one will hit them. Welcome to the NHL. I don’t want to see dirty hits that injure players, but hits like this can really change the momentum for a team. Wish more teams would do it.
we love emil