The National Hockey League has created some new rules that will come into effect this upcoming season, in order to try and prevent illegal head checks, and other illegal checks.
After the Matt Cooke hit on Marc Savard in the Penguins vs. Bruins game, the NHL knew they needed to set up a rule to try and prevent these illegal hits which were leading to concussions.
Sadly, this wasn't the first time a head check has been delivered. After watching a video, it's been shown that there has been a load of head checks, whether illegal or not. Now, all head checks are illegal, and rightfully should be.
In order to start preventing this, several rules have been created. These rules state that players are forbidden to make deliberate hits to the head, as well as no blind side hits. Blind side hits are when a player checks an opponent from behind, where the opposing player can't see the other player coming.
No minor penalties will be given on these plays. Instead, there will be major penalties, and possible disciplinary action such as suspension.
Now, I agree with these rules. Look at all th ...
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NHL Passes New Rules To Prevent Illegal Checking
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