Saturday, May 2, 2009

Brown Avoids Suspension For Game 2


((HT: TSN))

Mike Brown ((pictured, thanks Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty)) will be back for the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal.

The Detroit Red Wings were told Saturday that Brown would not be suspended for his hit that bloodied Jiri Hudler.

Brown landed a blow to Hudler's head in the first period of Game 1 on Friday night. He was given a major penalty for interference, leading to Detroit scoring a tying goal, and a game misconduct that ended his night.

The game was delayed briefly while Hudler was helped off the ice and blood was scraped off it. A towel was pressed against a big cut above Hudler's left eye.

Hudler returned to the game in the second period, helping the defending Stanley Cup champions win 3-2 to stay undefeated in the playoffs.

Here's the play, and those of us at OSG HQ think the only reason Brown isn't out of Game 2 is the fact that Hudler came back to play in Game 1.
((HT: CBC/NHL))

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