Paul Holmgren Fights Terry O’Reilly
February 26, 2007 by Tyler
Filed under Hockey Videos, NHL Players
There has recently been a lot of talk about cheapshots and hits to the head and how it has been ruining the National Hockey League.
There has also been a push to tone down the fighting in the “New NHL” with the use of the instigator penalty etc.
Here is a video of how Terry O’Reilly handled a cheapshot by Paul Holmgren.
It seems Paul Holmgren got what he deserved. I wonder if he ever hit O’Reilly from behind again?
It might be time for the NHL executive to take a little history lesson?
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[...] The Philadelphia Flyers have just announced that the team and General Manager Paul Holmgren have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2008-09 season, according to Flyers Chairman Ed Snider.“In this year of transition for the Flyers, I think Paul has moved quickly and decisively to better our team on the ice and position us for the future,” said Flyers Chairman Ed Snider. “He has the right vision of what we need going forward and is very deserving of the opportunity to be our general manager.” [...]
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[...] Pass the pink popcorn and check out the Paul Holmgren fighting Terry O’Reilly sideshow. [...]