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Radko Gudas sends Brandon Tanev flying with huge hip check
The art of the hip check, a nearly forgotten technique at the NHL level, finds a passionate advocate in Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas. Throughout his career, Gudas has wielded the hip check as a formidable weapon, executing it with finesse and precision.
On Friday night, Gudas once again showcased his mastery of the hip check, with Seattle Kraken forward Brandon Tanev falling victim to its effectiveness. As Tanev ventured through the neutral zone, Gudas delivered a textbook hip check, sending his opponent airborne in a spectacular display of skill.
Radko Gudas flips Brandon Tanev with a massive hip check.
Don't see hits like that much anymore.
Don't see hits like that much anymore.
In the replay, Tanev appears caught off guard, expecting a conventional body check and bracing accordingly, only to be caught by surprise as Gudas employs the low, sweeping motion of the hip check.
With this memorable display, Gudas reaffirms the enduring relevance of the hip check in today's game, keeping alive a timeless art form for hockey enthusiasts everywhere. A nod of appreciation goes to Brandon Tanev for his unwitting role in this demonstration of skill and strategy.
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Radko Gudas sends Brandon Tanev airborne with a hip check.
Radko Gudas sends Brandon Tanev airborne with a hip check.
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