NHL Hands Out Major Punishment After Nasty Cross-Check To The Face

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Hunter Bowman
November 8, 2023 (2:44 PM)

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Avalanche forward Ross Colton faced the consequences of his actions last night when he was fined $5,000 for cross-checking New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier during the game. Colton's actions resulted in a five-minute major penalty and ejection from the game, with a game misconduct.

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The incident didn't stop there, as Colton was also handed a two-minute penalty for boarding Luke Hughes during the same game. The double infraction marred what should have been an intense matchup between the Avalanche and the Devils.

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These in-game penalties and ejection serve as a reminder of the NHL's commitment to player safety and the prevention of dangerous plays on the ice. Colton's wallet is a little lighter, and it's a lesson for all players about the consequences of reckless actions during games.

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NOVEMBRE 8 \| 171 ANSWERS NHL Hands Out Major Punishment After Nasty Cross-Check To The Face Do you think a $5000 fine is enough of a punishment for this incident?
Yes	46	26.9 %
No	125	73.1 %
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NHL Hands Out Major Punishment After Nasty Cross-Check To The Face

Avalanche forward Ross Colton faced the consequences of his actions last night when he was fined $5,000 for cross-checking New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier during the game. Colton's actions resulted in a five-minute major penalty and ejection from the game, with a game misconduct.

Do you think a $5000 fine is enough of a punishment for this incident?