04-25-2009, 10:38 PM
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Admiral Douchebag
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Tom
Location: Clermont, Kentucky
Posts: 72,247
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Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
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Originally Posted by ESPN.com
Rangers coach John Tortorella has been suspended by the NHL for one game because he squirted a fan with water and threw a water bottle into the stands, striking a spectator in Washington.
Tortorella, who replaced the fired Tom Renney in February, will miss Game 6 on Sunday when New York hosts the Capitals with a chance to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
The NHL ruled Saturday night that Tortorella's actions Friday night during the Rangers' 4-0 loss that cut their series lead to 3-2 warranted a serious punishment.
LeBrun: NHL Pushes Back
Suspending John Tortorella is a ballsy move by the league, which is apparently trying to send a tough message, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun. Story
At 6:33 of the third period, Tortorella got into a verbal confrontation with a fan behind the bench. A video replay showed the coach heaving a green water bottle into the crowd. Tortorella then grabbed forward Aaron Voros' stick and held it high, waving it in the fan's direction.
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Wonder how the NYRs will react? I bet they will play even more inspired.
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