re: Hockey player slashed in throat and killed. UPDATE: Player charged with manslaughter

Like drunk driving. fricked up. Consequences.

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Hockey is the most brutal and vicious sport I’ve witnessed. Very little sportsmanship as far as I can tell. Doesn’t surprise me this happened and I believe it was intentional. Maybe he didn’t intend to kill him but in the moment I’m sure this guy was wanting to cause an injury. He should be charged criminally.

I played for 13 years and one thing that was solid as a rock was legs. No reason for that spinning kick. IMO it was intentional. The outcome was not, but here we are. I think he was trying to kick him in the face with the boot.

Actions have consequences. A lot of people have driven drunk, most have luckily avoided severe consequences. The hockey player caught in a heated moment did not intend deadly consequences. Not hard to understand.

100% on purpose

It’s a tough game, but there is a “code”, or unwritten rules that somewhat govern the fighting and rough stuff. In leagues where fighting is suppressed, however, the cheap shots and dirty tactics are way more prevalent. Many European hockey leagues have a lot more injuries caused by late hits and stick play. My credentials backing my opinion: played hockey all my teenage life, including a short stint in Junior B. Born and raised in southern Ontario.

Dude had like 71 penalties in 11 games.

Accidents are statistical certainties. If this were an accident, it would happen more.

This was an intentional act. Did he mean to kill him? Probably not, but he meant to kick him... with a blade on his foot.
Someone driving 90mph in a school zone is just trying to get to work on time, too. Nobody intends to run over a child, but we don't allow that as a defense.

Intentional.

Nothing accidental about that kick to the throat.

He has been arrested and charged with manslaughter