Patrice Cormier should be burned at the stake...

[debbmach]

My thoughts are with you and your family. I know Cormier is suspended indefinitely, but he should definitely be banned. Even my FI agrees and he's a HUGE hockey buff! Keep us posted!

[Tifuhhknee]

My thoughts and prayers and with him! Keep us updated on how he is doing.

[bikegirl]

That is so low. Since this is during a game, he wouldn't be criminally charged, just either discharged or permanently banned from the league right? I think he SHOULD be criminally charged with assault. Intentionally hitting someone and in the FACE...he KNEW what he was doing, he KNEW the harm it would cause. There is absolutely no excuse. This isn't roughhousing...shoving and pushing. This is definitely trying to cause serious harm!

 

Sadly, this happens all too often and seems to be a part of hockey. It sells. And you can tell even by the kid's leagues....start them young.

[debbmach]

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Originally Posted by bikegirl That is so low. Since this is during a game, he wouldn't be criminally charged, just either discharged or permanently banned from the league right? I think he SHOULD be criminally charged with assault. Intentionally hitting someone and in the FACE...he KNEW what he was doing, he KNEW the harm it would cause. There is absolutely no excuse. This isn't roughhousing...shoving and pushing. This is definitely trying to cause serious harm! Sadly, this happens all too often and seems to be a part of hockey. It sells. And you can tell even by the kid's leagues....start them young.

He can still get criminally charged. I work at a hospital and we had a kid who died from a rugby accident and the kid who's fault it was, got charged!

[Oryx]

That is just horrible and this sort of thing in hockey has to stop. So sorry to hear about your friend Natasha -- my thoughts are with him.

[vdaybride]

I am not a hockey fan, due to the violent nature of the sport, but my heart goes out to him and all who knew him. I wish him a speedy recovery, he is definitely in my prayers!

[SusieQ]

Just an unbelievable dirty hit. No reason, other than I am fustrated and I am going to take you down. Your right he could have died... You don't nearly take someones life over what happens in a hockey game. Brutal !!!!! I hope he has a speedy recovery and is able to make it to your wedding.

[SusieQ]

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Originally Posted by debbmach He can still get criminally charged. I work at a hospital and we had a kid who died from a rugby accident and the kid who's fault it was, got charged!

I remember that and he was found criminally repsonsible... that was just a few years ago.

[bikegirl]

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Originally Posted by debbmach He can still get criminally charged. I work at a hospital and we had a kid who died from a rugby accident and the kid who's fault it was, got charged!

You're right, I remember that!

Just read today's Star article. Looks like they are investigating into possibility of criminal charge but if you read further down, the Devils GM says he doesn't believe criminal charges or suspension for rest of season is likely. Figures...

[*Heather*]

That hit makes me sick to my stomach. I hope he recovers quickly with no long-lasting damage.