Big Hockey Hits

For every pretty goal scored, there's a handful of awesome, bone crushing hits.

Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes a big hit from Matthew Hobbs #69 of the Ottawa Senators in a game during the NHL Rookie Tournament on September 14, 2010 at the John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario. The Senators defeated the Leafs 3-2.
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Crushing Hockey Hits

Hockey can be a beautiful sport. Crisp passing, amazing dekes and gorgeous goals. But hockey is also about the hitting. A great checking game can help open up ice, create space for the more talented players to score, and if nothing else, pump up the team and crowd watching. Here's some of the better big hits of the NHL for you to enjoy.

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