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Matt Rempe Faces Suspension After Being Ejected For An Illegal Hit To The Head
Rookie sensation Matt Rempe of the Rangers is making waves in the NHL since his debut. However, his recent play is raising eyebrows, as he's received his second major penalty for a questionable hit.
In the latest incident, Rempe was ejected for elbowing Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler. Siegenthaler was in the midst of dumping the puck into the offensive zone when Rempe's elbow made contact with his head.
5 minutes for elbowing and a game misconduct for Matt Rempe.
Replays of the incident only add to the controversy.
#NYR's Matt Rempe assessed 5 minute major and game misconduct for elbowing #NJDevils' Siegenthaler
Rempe's early exit from the game came after less than 5 minutes of ice time, leaving the Rangers short-handed and raising questions about his playing style.
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MARS 11 | 125 ANSWERS Matt Rempe Faces Suspension After Being Ejected For An Illegal Hit To The Head Do you think Matt Rempe will be suspended for this hit? | ||
| Yes | 83 | 66.4 % |
| No | 28 | 22.4 % |
| Just the maximum fine | 14 | 11.2 % |
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