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Nathan Beaulieu destroys KHL goon Mark Verba during preseason fight
Nathan Beaulieu is currently playing for Barys Astana of the KHL and he is making the most of his time there as he is already showcasing that he has the propensity to drop the gloves.
Beaulieu had 10 fights during his time in the NHL and now, he is bringing that toughness overseas. This week, his team was in preseason action against Avangard Omsk, and it led to an altercation between himself and Mark Verba. Verba is known as a bit of a goon in the league and one would assume that Verba would win the fight with ease.
However, Beaulieu held his own and after a while, he was able to drop the tough guy onto the ice. The crowd that was in attendance loved it, as did Beaulieu's teammates.
Nathan Beaulieu does his thing
It will be interesting to see how Beaulieu plays in the KHL this season. The KHL is the second-best professional league in the entire world, and it has proven to be tougher than some of its players would have imagined. One could look at Nail Yakupov's statistics out in Russia to understand exactly what we mean. Either way, we wish Beaulieu the best of luck in his upcoming season.
Do you believe that Nathan Beaulieu is in for a great season in the KHL? Let us know in the poll down below. Additionally, stay tuned to Hockey Unplugged for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world.
Source: Blade of Steel
Former NHLer Nathan Beaulieu drops KHL tough-guy Mark Verba in pre-season tilt
Former NHLer Nathan Beaulieu drops KHL tough-guy Mark Verba in pre-season tilt
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AOUT 22 | 46 ANSWERS Nathan Beaulieu destroys KHL goon Mark Verba during preseason fight Is Nathan Beaulieu going to have a successful season in the KHL? | ||
| YES | 32 | 69.6 % |
| NO | 14 | 30.4 % |
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