Though extreme, Marty McSorley's hit was a predictable outgrowth of the behavior that hockey is built upon. McSorley has played 17 seasons and is widely respected around the league -- mainly because of his ability to pummel opponents. He has now been suspended seven times for gratuitous violence.

--from "Stick Headed" by Kostya Kennedy, Sports Illustrated, March 6, 2000

 
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