In a message dated 1/8/04 4:13:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< THe OT penalty to Schutte was well deserved, Schutte attempted to end a
Gopher's career with a vicious leg check. >>
I agree that the penalty to Schutte was deserved. However, I do not believe
that it was "vicious," which suggests intent to injure, or that Schutte was
trying to end the Minnesota player's career. Schutte was caught out of position
and tried to impede the progress of the Minnesota player.