When Evander Kane is of age, he never buys a beer in Boston, after the courageous act against the one they call Matt Cooke over the weekend. Cooke‘s a real tough guy going after Kane eh? First NHL fight and he knocks a guy right out. Good for you Evander, beer is on me.
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The term Haymaker is so approptiate for that hit, love it
This is incredible!