The Pittsburgh Penguins organization has been outspoken abou…
The Pittsburgh Penguins organization has been outspoken about the need to clean up professional hockey, even applauding a decision made against one of their own players in 2011, when Matt Cooke was banned for the rest of the regular season and the first round of the playoffs after he elbowed Rangers defenceman Ryan McDonagh in the head. “The suspension is warranted because that’s exactly the kind of hit we’re trying to get out of the game,” Pittsburgh GM Ray Shero said in a statement. “We’ve told Matt in no uncertain terms that this kind of action on the ice is unacceptable and cannot happen.” The action against Matt Cooke represents what type of control?