This topic was started in the Vancouver forum so I thought I would comment here. When I first saw the hit, I thought that Fanelli may have turned his back at the last second and Liambas had little or no time to react and change his course of action. However seeing more hits that this guy has laid out, I've changed my mind.OHL hit last night in Kitchener?
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My thoughts go out to the Fanelli family and to Ben and hope he makes a full recovery.
It happened in the OHL game last night between Kitchener and Eerie.
Any thoughts on the hit? I hate to say it but I have seen it about 3-4 times and realize the other player was going at a very fast speed but i think Fanelli turned at the last minute and was hit face/head first into the end boards.
Very sad and hope this player makes a full recovery.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1a12G5xWYE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow7cs...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iCZQ...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Qo2...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-sx3...eature=related
There's one thing about going for the "big hit", but this guy is ridiculous. Numerous high and dangerous hits in the four to six foot zone from the boards. This guy is a predator that unfortunately but inevitably caused serious injury to an opponent and should be out of hockey till he learns to respect others. This may be harsh and I'm sure he may be sorry but that is my opinion.