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NHL linesmen have been instructed to stop a fight when the participants opt to remove their helmets prior to swapping blows. Jeremy Guthrie Authentic Jersey . This isnt a rule change, simply a common sense approach to encourage players to protect their head at all times. There is nothing formal about this strategy. It was implemented shortly after the preseason where it became evident players werent concerned about the additional two-minute penalty for removing their helmets to fight...even though the rule was introduced entirely for player safety. Linesmen now have the authority to step in, when it is safe to do so, and stop a fight when the combatants purposely take off their helmets. The first clear example of this occured Tuesday night in Montreal when linesmen Steve Barton and Michel Cormier stepped in between Montreals Travis Moen and Edmontons Luke Gazdic seconds after they dumped their helmets to scrap. Both players received unsportsmanlike minors rather than fighting majors. Good communication between the two officials in Montreal allowed them to act quickly, however, this type of interruption will be handled on a case-by-case basis, meaning there will be fights where its either unsafe for the officials to intervene, or timing wont allow it. The leagues officiating department is hoping the buzz created by their actions at the Bell Centre will discourage other players from continuing to intentionally break a rule. Eric Hosmer Royals Jersey . Red Wings coach Ken Holland says hes excited to keep one of the young coaches in hockey. If Mike Babcock does not keep coaching the Red Wings after his contract expires following next season, the Red Wings can potentially promote Blashill to lead their NHL franchise. Brandon Finnegan Authentic Jersey .ca. Hi Kerry, Always a pleasure; really enjoy your column. Keep up the good work. In the Bruins/Panthers game Tuesday with less than 10 seconds to play, Tim Thomas - clearly frustrated - took a swipe at Soderberg with his stick.BIRMINGHAM, England - Striker Christian Benteke scored twice as Aston Villa stormed back from a goal down to beat Norwich 4-1 on Sunday and move away from the Premier League relegation zone. In a meeting of two struggling teams, Wes Hoolan steered the ball home from Gary Hoopers cutback to put the visitors ahead after just three minutes. But Benteke smashed in an equalizer in the 25th minute and then nodded home his second just two minutes later. "Christians first goal set the tone for what was to happen, and his goal was brill," Villa manager Paul Lambert said. "As soon as he scored that goal, his whole game changed, and there is no doubt when he is at it he is an absolutte handful. Billy Butler Jersey. " Leandra Bacuna added the third off the base of the post after Gabriel Agbonlahor surged away on the break and Norwichs first-half misery was complete when defender Sebastien Bassong turned Fabian Delphs cross into his own net just before the break. Norwich settled down in the second half, but never looked like turning the game around. While Villa moved seven points clear of the danger, Norwich is four points above the drop zone. "Its a low point at the moment because we came into the game in good form, so this is a real hammer blow," Norwich manager Chris Hughton said. "But you have to assess, and we werent good enough." cheap nfl jerseys cheap jerseys ' ' ' |