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Ruutu handed three-game suspension for hit on Tucker
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Video: Scary moments for Darcy Tucker after Ruutu cheap shot
Video: Scary moments for Darcy Tucker after Ruutu cheap shot
sports.yahoo.com — The terms "stretcher" and "Darcy Tucker" probably aren't mutually exclusive in the minds of most hockey fans; only... this time it was the Colorado Avalanche winger who was the victim of a cheap shot that left him immobile on ... (more) Video: Scary moments for Darcy Tucker after Ruutu cheap shot
Tucker is taken off ice on stretcher after hit
Tucker is taken off ice on stretcher after hit
denverpost.com — Avalanche veteran Darcy Tucker was seriously injured in Friday's game against Carolina when he was slammed into... the boards by the Hurricanes' Tuomo Ruutu in the second period. The Avs were awaiting further tests on Tucker, who was taken off the ice on ... (more) Tucker is taken off ice on stretcher after hit
NHL hands Ruutu three-game suspension
NHL hands Ruutu three-game suspension
sports.yahoo.com — As expected by everyone, including his own head coach , it was announced this morning that Carolina... Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu (notes) has been suspended by the NHL for three games after his hit from behind on Colorado's Darcy Tucker (notes) ... (more) NHL hands Ruutu three-game suspension
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Tuomo Ruutu Suspended Three Games for Hit on Darcy Tucker; Willsie Recalled
Avs Talk - A Colorado Avalanche Blog — Tuomo Ruutu has received a three-game suspension for his hit on Darcy Tucker last night. Good. I don't know if I have to add anything more beyond my rant last night, but hopefully Ruutu never does this again to another player. Tucker is out of the hospital and Brian Willsie has been recalled from Lake Erie. I think we'll see T.J. Hensick in the lineup tonight as opposed to Willsie but I think everyone is more curious if Craig Anderson will get the back-to-back starts. A few folks felt Tyler Weiman should have got the call last night against the Hurricanes, saving Anderson for tonights ...

Tuomo Ruutu Suspended 3 Games for Hit on Darcy Tucker
FanHouse — ... , knocking him unconscious on the ice. Tucker was eventually taken off on a stretcher and, according to the team, suffered a concussion. He remained in the hospital overnight and is expected to be released on Saturday, according to TSN. ...

Tuomo Ruutu Suspended for 3 Games
My NHL Trade Rumors.com — “Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu has been handed a three-game suspension by the National Hockey League for his hit on Avalanche forward Darcy Tucker in Friday’s 5-4 Colorado victory. Tucker was slammed into the boards by Ruutu as he tried to play the puck in the Hurricanes’ end in the second period of friday’s action. Tucker’s face hit the glass hard and he fell backwards to the ice. He was unconscious as Avalanche doctors and trainers attended to him.” (Source:TSN Staff) If you haven’t seen the hit in question here’s a link to view it courtesy of ...

Tuomo Ruutu Suspended Three Games For Dirty Hit On Dirty Player [Nhl]
Deadspin — Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu has been suspended for three games (and forfeits $59,067.36 in salary) for boarding Colorado Avalance forward Darcy Tucker last night. This will now conclude the NHL broadcasting day here on Deadspin.(hums O Canada) [TSN.ca] ...

Ruutu Banned For 3 Games After Tucker Hit
Hockey Beat — The Carolina Hurricanes will be without forward, Tuomo Ruutu, for three games.  The suspension stems from his hit on Colorado Avalanche forward, Darcy Tucker, last night. ...

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