Head Hunters Must Pay!

Kudos to the NHL for their suspension on forwards Steve Downie and Jesse Boulerice, both with The Philidephia Flyers. Steve Downie charged from 45 feet out and leaped at Dean Mcammond of the Ottawa Senators in preseason action. He hit him clean in the head with his shoulder. Other then leaving his feet and a 20 stride start, it was a decent hit. He was given a match penalty and then after league review a couple days later, a 20 game suspension. This is fair.


Jesse Boulerice on the other hand, viciously crosschecked a player in the face in the 3rd period of a game when his team was winning 7-2. Ryan Kesler didn't even have the puck, was nowhere near the puck, and wasn't even looking. Out from the front of the net comes Boulerice and WHAM!!! Right in the jaw is Boulerice's stick. Boulerice got a match penalty and after review a 25 game suspension. Fortunately for Bolourice, Kesler got back up!


There was a time where there had to be a decision about elbowing. It was determined that it was a dirty hit. Now, comes a time again where a decision has to be made. Is any hit to the head dirty? I say it is. Heads should be off limits period. No excuses, exceptions. You hit someone on the head whether they are looking or not, you're outta here. Game over man! When you hit someone in the head you are taking a risk of ruining someones career. Head hunters should be banished. Even if they are the coaches that are telling these players to do this! Coach of the Flyers, should have a 50 game suspension for the 2 hits produced by his players. Note to John Stevens: Do your job better. The league wants less of these shenanigans. Apparently somebody didn't get the memo!
Below you will find one of my favourite Boulerice clip! Enjoy!