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NY Rangers Rookie Drops The Gloves Once Again But This Time He Gets Demolished
During an intense matchup between the NY Rangers and the Blue Jackets, Matthew Rempe found himself in the thick of the action early on.
Rempe, already known for his willingness to drop the gloves with tough opponents like Matt Martin, Nick Deslauriers, and now Mathieu Olivier, is building a reputation for himself.
Olivier Challenges Rempe
In a surprising twist, despite being significantly shorter, Olivier managed to hold his own against Rempe.
It is far better to give than receive...and Mathieu Olivier did a lot of giving in his fight with Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe. Despite a six-inch height disadvantage, Olivier outpunched the 6-foot-7 Rempe.
The fight was so closely contested that some fans believe it marked Rempe's first loss in the NHL.
Rempe is undeniably carving out a niche for himself as a formidable enforcer on the ice. His actions not only earn him respect from his teammates but also endear him to fans, cementing his status as a fan favorite.
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FEVRIER 25 | 160 ANSWERS NY Rangers Rookie Drops The Gloves Once Again But This Time He Gets Demolished Do you think Rempe needs to take a little break from fighting? | ||
| Yes | 108 | 67.5 % |
| No | 52 | 32.5 % |
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