Disgusting. If Liambas wanted to hit him, he shouldnt be aiming for the upper back/head area to make contact. It was a pretty deliberate attempt to knock out Fanelli.
Michael Liambas is a wonderful guy off the ice he does good volunteer work, i am concerned about his total lack of ability in playing high level hockey, all he can do in semi-pro is be an enforcer
the hit was clean but Michael Liambas is a hockey player with no skill who will never make the NHL or even the ECHL for god's sake, why doesn't he transition into mma like Jeff Kugel did, Liambas would still suck @ mma but he would be better at that than in hockey, he'd have to cut weight to like 185
@darkstar9008 Yeah, the second Rangers guy who tries to engage Liambas is #53 Jeff Skinner. He was the top pick for the Carolina Hurricanes in this year's draft.
Anybody who knows anything about hockey knows that that hit was OK. Fanelli didn't see it coming because his goalie was in the line of sight (of the hit coming). Fanelli didn't turn on purpose, I think he just turned at the last second, not knowing the hit was coming. Liambas just finished his check, he coasted in, so it wasn't even charging. A season / Playoff long suspension was nuts. His shoulder would've been on shoulder - not even a head shot (players head came off glass and hit arm)
personally i think its complete bs that he was suspended for the season.. he stopped skating and glided into th eguy. The problem was he diddnt have his head up you are taught in MITE hockey to keep your head up! he shouldnt have been suspended at all
Sorry for Fanelli but that hit was clean. He took a look up, saw him, and then turned away. Should have braced for the check instead of ignoring the trainwreck headed for him. The hit was with his shoulder, and hit Fanelli's shoulder. Clean as it gets. The odd part about the hit was how fast Fanelli spun in the air, and consequently into the boards. Not Liambus' fault, but he could have let up a few mph and still had an effective check. Here's hoping both players learn from the incident.
I play hockey, dont ref, but as far as it looks, the hit was legal. Fanelli turned on the hit, he caused it to be from behind. As well, Liambus used his shoulder only, stayed on his feet the whole time, and appeared to make contact with Fanelli's shoulder. Although it is too bad that Fanelli was injured it appearedto be a fairly legal hit. That's just my opinion.
I think people forget the difference between a "clean" hit and a "legal" hit. Just because the oppportunity for the hit was there doesn't mean it wasn't dirty.
Fanelli should have has his head up, but he didn't. If the guy doesn't see you coming, back off.
LOL so you're saying if someone doesn't see you about to hit them don't hit them? You have never played hockey before.. This hit was clean, should not even be a minor penalty. Stupid defense turned and it wasn't even a hit from behind, hit to the shoulder as he was turning. The suspension was BULL SHIT
its not like he went for the puck, he clearly wanted to hurt him. hes not even a skilled player, those types of players shouldnt be in hockey anyways.
um no...if you ever played hockey in your life you would know that you take out the man, and then your teamate comes and gets the puck. that was a clean hit to an extent. he should not have been suspeneded for the season or playoffs. he SHOULD have gotten at most a game, but a major for either charging or boarding would have been a more suitable call.
haha that number 53 tries to hit liambus after that hit.. wasn`t so nice to fanelli.. pretty clean hit but Fanelli didn`t know that Liambus was coming
how can it be called an intent to injure? Are we giving penalties to the boards now? if he would have been closer to the boards he would have been fine.
I dont know anything about this guy who made the hit but from what i can see the only penalty here would be he kind of leaned with his elbow....but thats not enough to get him suspended....the guy turned away from him and there was nothing either of them could do....if that guy doesnt turn around and stupidly put his back towards him,,its a clean hit and Liambus is praised as a big hitter instead you people calling him shit...
if fanelli got back up the hit wouldnt be a matter of discussion. in fact the hit didnt hurt him. he got his shit rocked when he hit the ice you fucking idiots.
welcome to the ohl buddy keep ur head up or get shit rocked like that. Do ur helmet up maybe? and he hit his shoulder which turned him into the boards. O charging omg u whiners how many frikin times have u seen people do this? Steve downie? got what like 3 games. They judge suspensions on how injured the dude is but really its the same as any other charging call and a year bs. DO YOUR HELMET UP REATRD.
has nothing to do with whether his helmet is done up (which it prob was) you ignorant ass. he skated atleast 20 feet just so he could wail on the kid. there was no point in him hitting the kid that hard, why would he need to take him out of the play? hes just back behind his own net making a pass. and i guarantee when they suspended him the full season they took into account that hes a repeat offender
Why the shit is this age restricted? Anyway, Liambus did hit Fanelli in a vulnerable place, Liambus had no chance to stop as Fanelli turned at the last second. Clearly Fanelli is not ready for the OHL if he doesn't know how to protect himself. No intent, unfortunate, clean shoulder check, why the fuck a suspension for a season??? Thats like saying this is as severe as Bertuzzi's incident, what the fuck?
GODfirst, you're an idiot, are we watching the same hit? Did you see how far he skated to hit him. That was a dirty hit by a dirty player. Im Branch took a stand and suspended this useless goon for the year!
A charge? explain to me you "faggot", how that was a charge. Liambus did not leave his feet and did not stride into him!! So you are not allowed to hit someone when you have speed on the forecheck? Fuck you obviously have never played hockey before, that pussy defense turned at the last second and there is NO WAY Liambus was trying to injure this kid. It's impossible to hold up when someone turns I know ive played the game so "shut the fuck up" poser.
Charge or no charge you don't need to smash someone's head into the boards.... thats intent to injure... there's no place for that in the game... if you want to injure drop your gloves
Never played hockey in my life thats why I'm on the AAA Jr. Canadians but sure. Why are you calling him a pussy defence you Jew just cause he got injured have some sympathy you cunt.
Yeah it was a clean hit, a clean hit with the elbow to the head. No need for the arm to come up like and with the elbow out, if it had been a bodycheck it would have been clean.
Now it wasn't a bodycheck, it was a elbow to the head for god's sake. And that if anything is NOT clean.
Ben Fanelli 6'1''-177lbs hit by Michael Limbas 5'9''-204lbs, clean hit, just took it wrong and got injured. Part of the game. Call it vicious, malicious, violent or whatever, thats why Limbas is on the team to hit and hit hard if he doesn't do that he doesn't play. It's unfortunate for Fanelli, I have seen it happen before I'm sure he'll make a full recovery.
no intent to injur are you freeking blind? look at his elbow how it goes up and the strides that he took before he hit him. He had lots of time to think about what he wanted to do. I think a whole year is not enough. some idiots out there have to realize that it is just a sport and people playing are humans. stupid ego's and pride once again. suspend him for life far as I am concern....maybe the next one will think twice to be a coward.
shut your fucking mouth buddy and how about you play the game before you start running your fucking mouth there was nothign wrong with that hit at all....im a ref a and a defensemen playing in a jr league of hockey and i think theres nothign wrong with that hit...first off yeah he took alot of strides then he stopped his strides so he was gliding....his arm did come up....and u tell me why his helmet flew off so easily maybe he didnt have it on right..i bet that woukld have saved alot of problem
Hey davis0424 i do play hockey you dick wad, and you tell me if that was such a clean hit WHY is he suspended for the year, and you call yourself a ref. shit heads like you think that is hockey, wonder if someone plows your body through the boards, I wonder if you will think that was a clean hit.???? over 18 years of hockey buddy, including 6 years in senior provincial.. that hit was a cowardly hit ....or maybe your just a cowardly player.
Not even, 4 games. Part of hockey is keeping your head up. Like it's too bad the guy got hurt but had he got up and continued playing, it would have been viewed as a nice big hit. But I hope the guy gets through the whole thing cause that looked painful!
If the rules of the league do not define this as a dirty hit, the rules are garbage. This violence is sickening. Liambus should be charged criminally with assult causing grievous bodily injury.
@pzbrawl you're a retard, plain and simple. When you play a sport, like hockey, you understand the risks. This guy turned his back to a player coming towards him at a fairly high speed. What did he think was going to happen? The guy has already committed to hitting the other player, the guy that get's hit turns his back at the last second and gets hit into the boards. You should maybe play a sport instead of commenting on videos about how people should be charged. You're just dumb.
if i look at this most closely im not a hockey watcher so i dont know if it is against the rules or not looks like the lambus i believe the guy in question is raises his hockey stick up to hit him when he clides into him and also it looks like the new guy who got hit didn't turn on his own he was spun into the wall by him but yeah like i said idk the rules but i think he got what he deserved and i feel bad for the rookie
After looking at the hit over and over again in both regular speed and slow motion, I feel the hit was not intended to cause injury. There was no "charging" and Fanelli turned his back at the wrong time. An unfortunate incident to say the least but a suspension as was handed out......BS.
This is barely a penalty. Fanelli turned his back after Liambus had crossed the goal line. He was committed no way of stopping. Liambus hardly took any strides from the top of circles in, he wasn't even accelerating.Unfortunate incident, hope Fanelli has full recovery. If you start giving suspensions of any kind for hits like that the sport of hockey will soon be ruined. Have to start putting in penalty for when players turn their back. Similar to a diving call. Then players will quit turning.
Charging can be one of two things. Leaving your feet before contact is made, or skating more than 3 strides to your opponent. Tell me when you see one of those taking place on the body check.
I think the hit from behind was unintentional. Liambus was just finishing his check and unfortunately Fanelli turned his back. I dont think he deserved a year suspension. If Fanelli wasn't injured Liambus wouldn't of got suspended at all. That just shows its the result that he was punished for not the actual hit. The league needed to make a quick example out of this because of the negative attention its getting. Nonetheless Liambus should just got 10 games at best.
If you pause at 0:35 as you suggested, also saying his elbow is up, isn't entirely correct. If you pause at the late stages of 0:35 where the contact has just finished, that is when his elbow is at the same height as Fanelli's head. At this time though, Fanelli is already falling to the ice, hence his head is lower than it was when hit. Need to rethink your position on it.
I don't see the elbow. Looked at the reverse angle too and no way his elbow came up. Look at the follow through too, elbow was down coming in, and it was down coming out. Pretty hard to do that and sneak an elbow in don't you think?
that was a dirty hit, though he didnt leave his feet. he charged him from the hashmarks or before, aimed directly at his head and pushed it right into the boards..i use to play hockey and that is not a clean hit at all, he turned to play the puck and liambes could of hit him str8 on instead smashed his head right into the boardss...dirty hit...karmas a bitch liambes
There was nothing wrong with the hit. If Fanelli just stood up after that hit and acted like nothing happen no one would of said shit about it. The result of Fanelli being seriously injured is the reason why its getting so much attention. This kind of hit happens more often then you realize. Its hypocrisy for the league to promote hitting but heavily penalize it if it causes injury. Thats like a paradox, because every collision is a possible serious injury.
Well you can easily blame Fanelli for turning his back in the last second. It was an incredibly dumb move on his part to turn his back when a hit is coming. Regardless if he's trying to pass the puck or not. You should of never turn your back to oncoming opponent. I'd blame him for his stupidity then anything else. Its like a driving a car and not wearing your seatbelt. Fanelli should of known better.
Fanelli's head hit the stanchion, which gave him the facial lacerations. I don't understand why players turn away to show their number. It's better to take the hit, rather than putting your well-being into another players hands. Most of the time, the player has no time to change his mind. Kind of the same thing when Liambus hit Tavares.
Absolutely tragic, yes. Illegal hit? NO. His head was in the wrong place and smashed the pole. This was a freak occurrence of placement and timing, and I hope that kid pulls through. From Hockey's perspective, this will just give more ammunition to all the milquetoasts who don't want anyone to compete against anyone else, EVER. I can hear them now..."Stay in your living room on your nice soft couch, and we'll tell you what's good for you..."
Brinkybear there are about 10 videos that clearly show he didn't jump. i play hockey and i am play defense, the guy was nearly standing straight up, and if he would have been closer to the boards the hit would not have been near as violent as it was, or if he hadn't turned, it is shitty, but there was nothing wrong with that hit.
Obviously Liambas hit him as hard as he could, near the boards, smashing his head into the stancheon and braking his skull. The result was grievous injury. If the league permits that, it's barbarous and criminal.
Maybe you should have taken ballet classes instead of play hockey for 20 years? What do you think of football then, barbaric aswell? Please. Hits occur, injuries happen. The injury is unfortunate, but maybe players will take notice NOT to turn their backs at the very last instance in hopes that the player will simply skate by.
I'd say it wasn't the cleanist of hits but by the rules its fine other than maybe a bit of a charge. Its hard to tell but hes probably in the hospital because his helmet wasn't on very good and he hit his head on the ice not from hitting his head on the boards
I live in kitchener and my mom does the stats for the rangers and my brother was also at that game and they both came home after that game saying it was a dirty hit! He turned around to try to play the puck and Laimbus did indeed jump on him! He was not ready for the hit and didnt turn around to try to protect himself he just tryed to play the puck!
It was a nasty hit and he Laimbus deserves what he got!
No, that was not a fair hit for anyone that thinks so, it was quite obviously head checking which is a penalty...and he didn't turn from the check he was turning to pass the puck, the Liambus still could've got shoulder
Season is too extreme, He didn't leave his feet, on this video if you replay it like a million times he made contact with his shoulder first, Kid got hurt cause his head bounced off the boards. He also turned his back last second on the play.
From my perspective it apears that Liambus was going for the big hit, and Fanelli turned last second causing him to miss his body and catch his head.
It's ridiculous he got suspended for the entire season. That was a clean hit, and if he was wearing his helmet properly, with the chin strap done up he would not have been injured. It was shoulder to shoulder and unfortunate his head hit the glass and the ice.
That was not a deliberate attempt to injure. go watch Bertuzzi on Moore, or Roy on Nadeau if you want to see a deliberate attempt to injure, so you can shut up spillbait69.
Another sucker like phaneuf who try to kill everyone on ice YEAH!!!! and that will fucking continue untill they kick their ass from the ligue... idiot like this should not even play hockey...
im glad they tossed this goof for the rest of the season. that was a deliberate attempt to injure ither wise he wouldnt have taken the extra stride to gain more speed.
simple fact is this isnt the first time hes hit someone from behind and im sure that factored in the decision to give him the boot.
those of you blaming fanelli for any part of that hit are clueless morons.
Seriously? wtf is up with suspending this guy for the season? It sucks Fanelli got hurt but this is why you don't turn at the last second before taking a hit. I hope Fanelli is alright but a lesson should be learned here.
This poor kid turned, either in fear or because of inexperience. If he hadn't turned he wouldn't have been hurt. Liambus had little or no time to react to him turning.
clean hit, no elbow, no headshot, fanelli turned at the last second, maybe now he will wear his chin strap properly... if he gets the chance. hope he does.
the hit was clean. even david branch agreed that it was a clean hit. but look at the speed he had coming in. he knew exactly what he was doing. he saw the chance to label the kid and he took it. it all comes down to respect and he didn't have it.
Maybe he doesn't deserve the benefit of doubt, I've never really watched him play. At face value, the only intent I see is to make a big hit, not to half kill a kid. Nobody wants to see these kind of accidents though.
The hit was definitely punishable, all players must be held accountable on the ice. But that hit wasn't anything other than routine until a) the victim turned, Liambus was committed to the hit, and b) the helmet defected. Fifteen games would have been a fair number everything considered, but the suspension turned into a PR 'Let's Make An Example Of Him' call that probably ended his hockey career all-together.
Players should be held accountable, but not held back from finishing a check.
Do you watch the OHL? This guy had no career, he's a goon and he does things like this all the time. He knew this kid as a rookie 16-year old and wanted to show him whats up. I'm glad he's gone, making the OHL better one player at a time.
Fanelli was behind the net and clearly saw him coming and if you pause it he was facing him straight on when he was literally a meter away then all the sudden he turned around
Liambas was clearly taking a run at this kid near the boards. I don't care "if this stuff happens all the time"; "this stuff" can result in life-threatening injuries.
Liambus = fucking piece of shit, that goddamn fuckhead deserve to be banned for life from hockey, lack of intelligence, due to parenthood, fuck you assclown.
didnt help the elbow i saw in the vid and as for him turning he was playing the puck yeah it was a hit maybe if it was a clean hit he wouldnt be in intensive care
i hate that people who don't play hockey comment on how dirty this hit was. but coming from a players perspective, things can happen within the blink of an eye during a game. I know I've done some pretty shitty stuff before that was completely unintentional. Liambus was following through on his check and Fanelli put himself in an awkward position where he followed through with his pass. its unfortunate that this had to happen but thats the sport of hockey. you take a risk going out there
Certainly not worth a years suspension. It doesn't appear to me as if there was any malicious intent. He came in hard, and Fanelli turned at the last minute. He appeared to hit him on the shoulder or armpit area so he wasn't going at the head. Typical David Branch protected his star teams with huge unwarranted suspensions.
(Thats not to say there should've been no suspension, just nowhere near this long)
I agree. The hit was brutal, but he turned into at the last moment to try and play the puck, head down the entire time so he had no idea it was coming. He was gunning to hit him, no question, but I doubt he thought he'd turn like that.
the guy who is hurt turned his back at the last second when he saw the guy coming to hit him. and against the boards! this is a bad mistake and its unfortunate the guy who hit him is suspended for it, there is no way to hold up when you're going that fast and committed to the hit and the guy turns his back on you.
He did not "turn" in an attempt to avoid the hit. He turned to rim the puck around the opposite wall. Liamus was going full speed, made no attempt to slow down, and made contact with only the upper portion of Fanelli's body. The other view shows how he blatantly hit him with his elbow. I'd rather be suspended for a the rest of the season than almost dead. The purpose of hitting is to separate the man from the puck. This was overkill.
Dude, Liambus's whole body weight crushed Fanelli's head against the glass. He's is right now in critical condition at the hospital....nice?? I think not.
dri ndle69, how the hell is that a clean hit? He charged directly for his head. Even if that's not what he was aiming for, he charged his head and he's in the hospital. It is in no way a clean hit.
He flew in at Fanelli and smashed him with his elbow. That's pretty deliberate. And then he goes and takes out the other guy by the net.
And let's not forget that this isn't an isolated incident for Liambus.
I think he deserves the suspension for that disgusting display. Had I been on Kitchener, I would have fucking destroyed him. I bet the fucker doesn't even feel remorse for it.
Hockey needs less players like Sean Avery, Steve Downie and Mike Liambus.
I've seen a situation like this back when I played, and I'll tell you that even the players on the other team were pissed off at the guy who took a shot like this. It's not a clean hit, and considering that Liambus has had other incidents of vicious play, I think it's about time. And anyways, he's a 20 year old in the OHL, he was done after the season anyways. The NHL doesn't want assholes like this playing.
That was a clean hit, and just an unfortunate circumstance. I feel incredibly bad for Fanelli, and never want to see that, but he didn't lead with the elbow, and it was shoulder to shoulder, until his speed carried him past the initial contact into the head.
The other guy came after him, and I don't see how that's related.
This is such a sad situation, and it's unfortunate that he got such a huge supension, but that's a whole different story.
That was FAR from a clean hit. He hit the guy from behind into the boards!!!!!! Fair enough, Fanelli turned his back at the last second, but it's the responsibility of the hitter to ease up!
If the kid hadnt turned to pass the puck he wouldn't have been injured. That hit was clean and in no way deserved a season suspension. Was he coming in fast? Yes, but you're suppose to put pressure on the D to make a quick decision and maybe make a gaff and turn the puck over. He finished his check and unfortunately the kid is badly injured.
hmmmm, definitely a charge, he speeded himself up to deck him. Does the suspension fit, I don't think so, however, look at a couple of his other hits, especially on Tavares, maybe there is some history there that is going unmentioned
A suspension for what? The hit was lined up to be clean, he didn't elbow him or jump. Ben turtled like a pussy, what else do you expect when someone is in full stride and has you lined up and you turn your back to them at the very last second?
Suspension is way to severe but do I want to see things like that in a game of hockey ? The answer is NO but might not be for most of the people. The beauty of the game resides in the amazing puck and stick handling that is shown at such a high level. Why do we even tolerate hits (Even the minor ones )? Would'nt the game be a lot more exciting if the players could play and show their amazing skills without being affraid of being stamped on the board every 2 seconds ? Just my two cents here...
That hit was clean, that's happens when you turn your back to a hit, no disrespect for him but it's true... as for the no hitting hockey... go play ringette
if you understand the game, you'll realize it was a clean hit, the fault was on fanelli who decided to turn, Liambus hit him with a shoulder, would've hit him on the chest or shoulder, but her turned, you can't blame Liambus for Fanelli turning at the very last second
Liambas should have received some suspension but not indeffinitely.
Liambas' team has seen their share of misfortune. Many of the Otter's injured players last year found no justice because the people who hit them recieved no penalties. Many recieved concussions from those hits and were out for the duration of the year.
This was not the cleanest hit in the OHL, but if you do want to see some dirty hits why don't you do a youtube search for Zac Rinaldo and get back to me.
The guy got the worse cause he hit the pillar! Thats why he is in bad shape! But hey like the tree huggers they take things out on the wrong people!Thats canada for you!
As bad as I feel for Fanelli, the OHL just turned one tragedy into two by suspending Liambas for the rest of the season. That is ridiculous overkill for a freak accident resulting from a hit that was worst case scenario questionable. Plays like this happen all the time in high caliber hockey. This is not an elbow, nor is it charging.
this is a clean hit, the kid is only going in to finish his check and unfortunately the other kid turned and hit his head off the glass, these things happen in hockey games and i don't think either kids are at fault , just an tragic incident, hope he gets better soon, and they both continue playing as they should.
I am a loyal Otters fan since they have been in Erie and never have been so appalled at a Otter for his actions on the ice. This was a blatant head shot with a elbow and I support David Branch's ruling. Liambas is and will always be a dirty player. The majority of Erie fans will disagree with me however because they really dont understand hockey and let their bias get in the way of fair judgment.
Disgusting. If Liambas wanted to hit him, he shouldnt be aiming for the upper back/head area to make contact. It was a pretty deliberate attempt to knock out Fanelli.
phjohnst 11 months ago
der der der keep yer heads up der der der..........
morons
jq72505 11 months ago
hhaa
ikonakaikzzy 1 year ago
That was uncalled for....
XXlethalkillerXX 1 year ago
shut up his stick nailed him in the eye
prestonryan100 1 year ago
Liambas sucks..period
Camps2630 1 year ago
The player tried to shoot the puck the other way, really outrageous tackle
bbroctic 1 year ago
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Michael Liambas is a wonderful guy off the ice he does good volunteer work, i am concerned about his total lack of ability in playing high level hockey, all he can do in semi-pro is be an enforcer
robroy122 1 year ago
the hit was clean but Michael Liambas is a hockey player with no skill who will never make the NHL or even the ECHL for god's sake, why doesn't he transition into mma like Jeff Kugel did, Liambas would still suck @ mma but he would be better at that than in hockey, he'd have to cut weight to like 185
robroy122 1 year ago
dumb ass defence... he saw him coming and turned his back... at that level you should know better
mysticrebel07 1 year ago
If you notice right after Liambas staples Fanelli he wrecks one of his teammates trying to fight him.
darkstar9008 1 year ago 2
@darkstar9008 Yeah, the second Rangers guy who tries to engage Liambas is #53 Jeff Skinner. He was the top pick for the Carolina Hurricanes in this year's draft.
magicmattkelly 1 year ago
Anybody who knows anything about hockey knows that that hit was OK. Fanelli didn't see it coming because his goalie was in the line of sight (of the hit coming). Fanelli didn't turn on purpose, I think he just turned at the last second, not knowing the hit was coming. Liambas just finished his check, he coasted in, so it wasn't even charging. A season / Playoff long suspension was nuts. His shoulder would've been on shoulder - not even a head shot (players head came off glass and hit arm)
Bawbster1 1 year ago
Liambas went for the head, its easily seen on the video, really, get over it the suspension was well played
Libsshoulddie2 1 year ago
Welcome to the OHL, bitch!
(The O.C. reference)
dfbhcf 1 year ago
Who cares about this hit,its done.He would have never got hurt like that had spott not coach like a monkeys ass.
U ever noticed how Spotts players are always getting put in vulnerable situations to get hit behind the net?
dumping it down low then pinning it with back to the play? yeah there ya go.
ranger220022 2 years ago
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dfbhcf 2 years ago
he CANT see him because of the goalie? then he turn his back to him..?
Fredrik78Hockey 2 years ago
personally i think its complete bs that he was suspended for the season.. he stopped skating and glided into th eguy. The problem was he diddnt have his head up you are taught in MITE hockey to keep your head up! he shouldnt have been suspended at all
belke249 2 years ago
nope. thats clean. gotta keep that dome piece up.
mauiwaui311 2 years ago
That was a clean hit all the way.. Liambus should not be suspended for the rest of the season on that hit.
norem0rse7707 2 years ago
Sorry for Fanelli but that hit was clean. He took a look up, saw him, and then turned away. Should have braced for the check instead of ignoring the trainwreck headed for him. The hit was with his shoulder, and hit Fanelli's shoulder. Clean as it gets. The odd part about the hit was how fast Fanelli spun in the air, and consequently into the boards. Not Liambus' fault, but he could have let up a few mph and still had an effective check. Here's hoping both players learn from the incident.
zolafrog 2 years ago
well its a headshot so no its not clean even if he didn't get suspended he still would have got a penalty.
UponTheWicked1 2 years ago
It wasn't a headshot. Fanelli duckedand turned. He's gotta keep his head up
gnap15 2 years ago
oh yea, go otters (even though we suck)
bythebayou516 2 years ago
I play hockey, dont ref, but as far as it looks, the hit was legal. Fanelli turned on the hit, he caused it to be from behind. As well, Liambus used his shoulder only, stayed on his feet the whole time, and appeared to make contact with Fanelli's shoulder. Although it is too bad that Fanelli was injured it appearedto be a fairly legal hit. That's just my opinion.
dcraft93 2 years ago
That hit is not an illegal hit. Fanelli turned. He could have gotten an interferance but not a year long suspension. That is a bullsht call.
ksteb88 2 years ago
I think people forget the difference between a "clean" hit and a "legal" hit. Just because the oppportunity for the hit was there doesn't mean it wasn't dirty.
Fanelli should have has his head up, but he didn't. If the guy doesn't see you coming, back off.
1vedder 2 years ago
LOL so you're saying if someone doesn't see you about to hit them don't hit them? You have never played hockey before.. This hit was clean, should not even be a minor penalty. Stupid defense turned and it wasn't even a hit from behind, hit to the shoulder as he was turning. The suspension was BULL SHIT
choseGODfirst 2 years ago
its not like he went for the puck, he clearly wanted to hurt him. hes not even a skilled player, those types of players shouldnt be in hockey anyways.
matt141989 2 years ago
um no...if you ever played hockey in your life you would know that you take out the man, and then your teamate comes and gets the puck. that was a clean hit to an extent. he should not have been suspeneded for the season or playoffs. he SHOULD have gotten at most a game, but a major for either charging or boarding would have been a more suitable call.
nezzy14 2 years ago
haha that number 53 tries to hit liambus after that hit.. wasn`t so nice to fanelli.. pretty clean hit but Fanelli didn`t know that Liambus was coming
Jalpikas 2 years ago
how can it be called an intent to injure? Are we giving penalties to the boards now? if he would have been closer to the boards he would have been fine.
traycepp 2 years ago
I dont know anything about this guy who made the hit but from what i can see the only penalty here would be he kind of leaned with his elbow....but thats not enough to get him suspended....the guy turned away from him and there was nothing either of them could do....if that guy doesnt turn around and stupidly put his back towards him,,its a clean hit and Liambus is praised as a big hitter instead you people calling him shit...
XGLxInvincible 2 years ago
Saying he had his head down is a cheap cop-out. This wasn't an open-ice hit. This was along the boards and completely unnecessary.
BigBenIsTheSavior 2 years ago
it was a dirty but rule number one you got to keep your head up going into the boards
BBrown1133 2 years ago
RADICAL
JohnnyLeetsauce 2 years ago
That guys a piece of shit
241kyle 2 years ago
its a load of shit he's getting suspended it was a clean hit!
heavymetalpunk555 2 years ago
he threw the elbow at the 16 year olds head. this guy is nothing but a dirty goon. this is how not to get drafted to the nhl, i hope he knows that.
imajerk20 2 years ago
liambas is a fucking piece of shit good things he's suspended for the year LOL
cod3674 2 years ago 3
if fanelli got back up the hit wouldnt be a matter of discussion. in fact the hit didnt hurt him. he got his shit rocked when he hit the ice you fucking idiots.
shrave100 2 years ago
If you look at it closely Fanelli never saw it coming. He has his head down and the goalie is in his way. A really dirty hit.
prowler29s 2 years ago
so because fanelli had his head down it makes it dirty. alright. by that logic a lot of hirts are dirty
91gensfan 1 year ago
every "big hit" video ive seen of liambas has atleast 6 or 7 dirty hits from behind. he deserves the suspension
bradIBZ44 2 years ago
welcome to the ohl buddy keep ur head up or get shit rocked like that. Do ur helmet up maybe? and he hit his shoulder which turned him into the boards. O charging omg u whiners how many frikin times have u seen people do this? Steve downie? got what like 3 games. They judge suspensions on how injured the dude is but really its the same as any other charging call and a year bs. DO YOUR HELMET UP REATRD.
Nickoloi 2 years ago
has nothing to do with whether his helmet is done up (which it prob was) you ignorant ass. he skated atleast 20 feet just so he could wail on the kid. there was no point in him hitting the kid that hard, why would he need to take him out of the play? hes just back behind his own net making a pass. and i guarantee when they suspended him the full season they took into account that hes a repeat offender
bradIBZ44 2 years ago
Why the shit is this age restricted? Anyway, Liambus did hit Fanelli in a vulnerable place, Liambus had no chance to stop as Fanelli turned at the last second. Clearly Fanelli is not ready for the OHL if he doesn't know how to protect himself. No intent, unfortunate, clean shoulder check, why the fuck a suspension for a season??? Thats like saying this is as severe as Bertuzzi's incident, what the fuck?
choseGODfirst 2 years ago 2
GODfirst, you're an idiot, are we watching the same hit? Did you see how far he skated to hit him. That was a dirty hit by a dirty player. Im Branch took a stand and suspended this useless goon for the year!
MadVillain15 2 years ago
Shut the fuck up you faggot. It was a charge and an intent to injure. Thats why he got suspended dumbass.
nathan89167 2 years ago
A charge? explain to me you "faggot", how that was a charge. Liambus did not leave his feet and did not stride into him!! So you are not allowed to hit someone when you have speed on the forecheck? Fuck you obviously have never played hockey before, that pussy defense turned at the last second and there is NO WAY Liambus was trying to injure this kid. It's impossible to hold up when someone turns I know ive played the game so "shut the fuck up" poser.
choseGODfirst 2 years ago
Charge or no charge you don't need to smash someone's head into the boards.... thats intent to injure... there's no place for that in the game... if you want to injure drop your gloves
derushd1 2 years ago
Never played hockey in my life thats why I'm on the AAA Jr. Canadians but sure. Why are you calling him a pussy defence you Jew just cause he got injured have some sympathy you cunt.
nathan89167 2 years ago
His own fault!!! You have got to be kidding... You are clueless when it comes to the game of hockey!!! The hit was definitely with intended!!!!
ANGELA88361 2 years ago
Yeah it was a clean hit, a clean hit with the elbow to the head. No need for the arm to come up like and with the elbow out, if it had been a bodycheck it would have been clean.
Now it wasn't a bodycheck, it was a elbow to the head for god's sake. And that if anything is NOT clean.
joehelmer 2 years ago
Ben Fanelli 6'1''-177lbs hit by Michael Limbas 5'9''-204lbs, clean hit, just took it wrong and got injured. Part of the game. Call it vicious, malicious, violent or whatever, thats why Limbas is on the team to hit and hit hard if he doesn't do that he doesn't play. It's unfortunate for Fanelli, I have seen it happen before I'm sure he'll make a full recovery.
Wingsfan15 2 years ago
Charging
Intend to injure
Fair. Next.
lbiggy 2 years ago
no intent to injur are you freeking blind? look at his elbow how it goes up and the strides that he took before he hit him. He had lots of time to think about what he wanted to do. I think a whole year is not enough. some idiots out there have to realize that it is just a sport and people playing are humans. stupid ego's and pride once again. suspend him for life far as I am concern....maybe the next one will think twice to be a coward.
kinkybynature71 2 years ago
shut your fucking mouth buddy and how about you play the game before you start running your fucking mouth there was nothign wrong with that hit at all....im a ref a and a defensemen playing in a jr league of hockey and i think theres nothign wrong with that hit...first off yeah he took alot of strides then he stopped his strides so he was gliding....his arm did come up....and u tell me why his helmet flew off so easily maybe he didnt have it on right..i bet that woukld have saved alot of problem
davis0428 2 years ago
@davis0428 Well, it was elbow to head. how about that?
LennyLenihan 2 years ago
Hey davis0424 i do play hockey you dick wad, and you tell me if that was such a clean hit WHY is he suspended for the year, and you call yourself a ref. shit heads like you think that is hockey, wonder if someone plows your body through the boards, I wonder if you will think that was a clean hit.???? over 18 years of hockey buddy, including 6 years in senior provincial.. that hit was a cowardly hit ....or maybe your just a cowardly player.
kinkybynature71 2 years ago
thought w/ fanelli's famz
DaComebakKid 2 years ago 2
I'm sorry but there was nothing wrong with that hit. He turned away last second. I really feel bad for the guy but it's his own fault.
gnap15 2 years ago 22
totally agree w/ u. honesty, he shouldnt even be a suspension cause theyres no intent to injure, but if anything, 2-4 gms
DaComebakKid 2 years ago
Not even, 4 games. Part of hockey is keeping your head up. Like it's too bad the guy got hurt but had he got up and continued playing, it would have been viewed as a nice big hit. But I hope the guy gets through the whole thing cause that looked painful!
gnap15 2 years ago 8
Fanelli turned away from the hit. If any suspension, should be 3-5 games tops. Definately not worth a season
squaretrapezoid 2 years ago
lmao, is he dead ?
GMAofficial 2 years ago
I hope none of you or your loved ones get crushed and have to read some of the things people are posting on here.
QarlosKarlos 2 years ago
clean hit, had no intentions of hurting the kid, just caught em' off guard haha solid
TPaiin16 2 years ago
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hammer231984 2 years ago
clean hit
hopefully kids watching this video will learn to tighten their chin straps so their helmet doesn't fly off mid hit and fracture their skull.
Keep your head up at this level, just look at what happened to Lindros... never the same.
mmm272727 2 years ago 3
Welcome to the OHL, bitch!
*(O.C reference)
dfbhcf 2 years ago
1 year....wow
poor liambas
khav11 2 years ago 4
If the rules of the league do not define this as a dirty hit, the rules are garbage. This violence is sickening. Liambus should be charged criminally with assult causing grievous bodily injury.
pzbrawl 2 years ago
agree, like Jonathan Roy's savage agression on Bobby Nadeau(LHJMQ).
Deatheux 2 years ago
@pzbrawl you're a retard, plain and simple. When you play a sport, like hockey, you understand the risks. This guy turned his back to a player coming towards him at a fairly high speed. What did he think was going to happen? The guy has already committed to hitting the other player, the guy that get's hit turns his back at the last second and gets hit into the boards. You should maybe play a sport instead of commenting on videos about how people should be charged. You're just dumb.
jmckay417 2 years ago
I played hockey for 20 years, thanks.
A league which does not severely punish hits like that is criminal.
pzbrawl 2 years ago
if i look at this most closely im not a hockey watcher so i dont know if it is against the rules or not looks like the lambus i believe the guy in question is raises his hockey stick up to hit him when he clides into him and also it looks like the new guy who got hit didn't turn on his own he was spun into the wall by him but yeah like i said idk the rules but i think he got what he deserved and i feel bad for the rookie
lilgoldstar 2 years ago
After looking at the hit over and over again in both regular speed and slow motion, I feel the hit was not intended to cause injury. There was no "charging" and Fanelli turned his back at the wrong time. An unfortunate incident to say the least but a suspension as was handed out......BS.
mustanglover1967 2 years ago
This is barely a penalty. Fanelli turned his back after Liambus had crossed the goal line. He was committed no way of stopping. Liambus hardly took any strides from the top of circles in, he wasn't even accelerating.Unfortunate incident, hope Fanelli has full recovery. If you start giving suspensions of any kind for hits like that the sport of hockey will soon be ruined. Have to start putting in penalty for when players turn their back. Similar to a diving call. Then players will quit turning.
kdjkkcarson 2 years ago
this was chargeing, plain and simple. a season suspension is harsh tho
kenya4141 2 years ago
Charging can be one of two things. Leaving your feet before contact is made, or skating more than 3 strides to your opponent. Tell me when you see one of those taking place on the body check.
2000astrocreep 2 years ago
I think the hit from behind was unintentional. Liambus was just finishing his check and unfortunately Fanelli turned his back. I dont think he deserved a year suspension. If Fanelli wasn't injured Liambus wouldn't of got suspended at all. That just shows its the result that he was punished for not the actual hit. The league needed to make a quick example out of this because of the negative attention its getting. Nonetheless Liambus should just got 10 games at best.
amxrtdket 2 years ago
Michael Liambas got what he deserved. If it kills his chances at pro hockey, then that's his fault. He has no regard for other players.
dmbcrew36 2 years ago
When you stop the video at 0:35, Liambus' elbow is clearly up. NOT a clean hit.
Beowulfcam 2 years ago
If you pause at 0:35 as you suggested, also saying his elbow is up, isn't entirely correct. If you pause at the late stages of 0:35 where the contact has just finished, that is when his elbow is at the same height as Fanelli's head. At this time though, Fanelli is already falling to the ice, hence his head is lower than it was when hit. Need to rethink your position on it.
2000astrocreep 2 years ago
I don't see the elbow. Looked at the reverse angle too and no way his elbow came up. Look at the follow through too, elbow was down coming in, and it was down coming out. Pretty hard to do that and sneak an elbow in don't you think?
rogerkondrat 2 years ago
that was a dirty hit, though he didnt leave his feet. he charged him from the hashmarks or before, aimed directly at his head and pushed it right into the boards..i use to play hockey and that is not a clean hit at all, he turned to play the puck and liambes could of hit him str8 on instead smashed his head right into the boardss...dirty hit...karmas a bitch liambes
Soopafly420 2 years ago
There was nothing wrong with the hit. If Fanelli just stood up after that hit and acted like nothing happen no one would of said shit about it. The result of Fanelli being seriously injured is the reason why its getting so much attention. This kind of hit happens more often then you realize. Its hypocrisy for the league to promote hitting but heavily penalize it if it causes injury. Thats like a paradox, because every collision is a possible serious injury.
amxrtdket 2 years ago
Clean hits don't result in a fractured skull and orbital bone
00StangGT00 2 years ago
Well you can easily blame Fanelli for turning his back in the last second. It was an incredibly dumb move on his part to turn his back when a hit is coming. Regardless if he's trying to pass the puck or not. You should of never turn your back to oncoming opponent. I'd blame him for his stupidity then anything else. Its like a driving a car and not wearing your seatbelt. Fanelli should of known better.
amxrtdket 2 years ago
Though a clean hit wouldn't result in a fractured skull, your helmet popping off most certainly doesn't help. His must not have been strapped on.
2000astrocreep 2 years ago
Fanelli's head hit the stanchion, which gave him the facial lacerations. I don't understand why players turn away to show their number. It's better to take the hit, rather than putting your well-being into another players hands. Most of the time, the player has no time to change his mind. Kind of the same thing when Liambus hit Tavares.
2000astrocreep 2 years ago
Absolutely tragic, yes. Illegal hit? NO. His head was in the wrong place and smashed the pole. This was a freak occurrence of placement and timing, and I hope that kid pulls through. From Hockey's perspective, this will just give more ammunition to all the milquetoasts who don't want anyone to compete against anyone else, EVER. I can hear them now..."Stay in your living room on your nice soft couch, and we'll tell you what's good for you..."
allanon1970 2 years ago
Brinkybear there are about 10 videos that clearly show he didn't jump. i play hockey and i am play defense, the guy was nearly standing straight up, and if he would have been closer to the boards the hit would not have been near as violent as it was, or if he hadn't turned, it is shitty, but there was nothing wrong with that hit.
traycepp 2 years ago
Obviously Liambas hit him as hard as he could, near the boards, smashing his head into the stancheon and braking his skull. The result was grievous injury. If the league permits that, it's barbarous and criminal.
pzbrawl 2 years ago
Maybe you should have taken ballet classes instead of play hockey for 20 years? What do you think of football then, barbaric aswell? Please. Hits occur, injuries happen. The injury is unfortunate, but maybe players will take notice NOT to turn their backs at the very last instance in hopes that the player will simply skate by.
2000astrocreep 2 years ago
I recommed you try another sport, like knitting. Knit yerself a fucking somebodyyyyy
hammer231984 2 years ago
I'd say it wasn't the cleanist of hits but by the rules its fine other than maybe a bit of a charge. Its hard to tell but hes probably in the hospital because his helmet wasn't on very good and he hit his head on the ice not from hitting his head on the boards
aceshigher1169 2 years ago
Finished his check with his feet on the ice and elbow down. Fanelli turned...too bad he got hurt though
steve57slaughter 2 years ago
I live in kitchener and my mom does the stats for the rangers and my brother was also at that game and they both came home after that game saying it was a dirty hit! He turned around to try to play the puck and Laimbus did indeed jump on him! He was not ready for the hit and didnt turn around to try to protect himself he just tryed to play the puck!
It was a nasty hit and he Laimbus deserves what he got!
brinkybear0112 2 years ago
Ben I hope you get better man =(
NoTouchyTech 2 years ago
No, that was not a fair hit for anyone that thinks so, it was quite obviously head checking which is a penalty...and he didn't turn from the check he was turning to pass the puck, the Liambus still could've got shoulder
richman89 2 years ago
I hate fucking head shots and all, but that didn't seem dirty. Horrible luck. Hope the guy will be OK.
bluemeany 2 years ago
he turned
laxfights 2 years ago
you got to protect yourself,he see the guy comnig and he turn !!!
Srry but nothing like the Phaneuf incident !
regtheone 2 years ago
Fair hit,bad luck !
regtheone 2 years ago
Season ban is way too harsh.
KillaRock881 2 years ago
Season is too extreme, He didn't leave his feet, on this video if you replay it like a million times he made contact with his shoulder first, Kid got hurt cause his head bounced off the boards. He also turned his back last second on the play.
From my perspective it apears that Liambus was going for the big hit, and Fanelli turned last second causing him to miss his body and catch his head.
Too bad for both players
Mightiestmike 2 years ago 3
It's ridiculous he got suspended for the entire season. That was a clean hit, and if he was wearing his helmet properly, with the chin strap done up he would not have been injured. It was shoulder to shoulder and unfortunate his head hit the glass and the ice.
That was not a deliberate attempt to injure. go watch Bertuzzi on Moore, or Roy on Nadeau if you want to see a deliberate attempt to injure, so you can shut up spillbait69.
BuckShow52 2 years ago 3
Another sucker like phaneuf who try to kill everyone on ice YEAH!!!! and that will fucking continue untill they kick their ass from the ligue... idiot like this should not even play hockey...
degredation1 2 years ago
night night!!
mza187 2 years ago
He Turned,, Simple as That
mylesvaux 2 years ago
Someone explain to me why this is flagged
Gitominoti 2 years ago
im glad they tossed this goof for the rest of the season. that was a deliberate attempt to injure ither wise he wouldnt have taken the extra stride to gain more speed.
simple fact is this isnt the first time hes hit someone from behind and im sure that factored in the decision to give him the boot.
those of you blaming fanelli for any part of that hit are clueless morons.
spillbait69 2 years ago
Seriously? wtf is up with suspending this guy for the season? It sucks Fanelli got hurt but this is why you don't turn at the last second before taking a hit. I hope Fanelli is alright but a lesson should be learned here.
metalmaniacs83 2 years ago 2
a whole season and playoffs
mrmuffin12342 2 years ago
check out the hit by Liambas on Tavares!
Good thing he didn't hurt Tavares too.
DaPlay2006 2 years ago
idk how the hell you can suspend him for the entire season for that hit. If he hadn't turned himself into that hit he'd be fine. His own fault.
Hotwing04 2 years ago
Lmao... he trucks the other guy too.
StrikeOfTheDivine 2 years ago
This poor kid turned, either in fear or because of inexperience. If he hadn't turned he wouldn't have been hurt. Liambus had little or no time to react to him turning.
infinitey99 2 years ago
He didn't turn because he was scared he just had his head down when he picked up the puck.
huetpu 2 years ago
clean hit, no elbow, no headshot, fanelli turned at the last second, maybe now he will wear his chin strap properly... if he gets the chance. hope he does.
ssewild15 2 years ago
the hit was clean. even david branch agreed that it was a clean hit. but look at the speed he had coming in. he knew exactly what he was doing. he saw the chance to label the kid and he took it. it all comes down to respect and he didn't have it.
fronts60 2 years ago
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StrikeOfTheDivine 2 years ago
clean hit. you assume the risk when you step out there. it sucks for everyone involved
kett420 2 years ago
Maybe he doesn't deserve the benefit of doubt, I've never really watched him play. At face value, the only intent I see is to make a big hit, not to half kill a kid. Nobody wants to see these kind of accidents though.
jeffreyarbeau 2 years ago
clean hit, its the kids fucking fault for turning around like an idiot, what do you want liambus to do hold him? lol
SPQR861 2 years ago
Awesome. Banned for the rest of the year. Hope this moron never comes back.
Crenfax9 2 years ago
The hit was definitely punishable, all players must be held accountable on the ice. But that hit wasn't anything other than routine until a) the victim turned, Liambus was committed to the hit, and b) the helmet defected. Fifteen games would have been a fair number everything considered, but the suspension turned into a PR 'Let's Make An Example Of Him' call that probably ended his hockey career all-together.
Players should be held accountable, but not held back from finishing a check.
jeffreyarbeau 2 years ago
Do you watch the OHL? This guy had no career, he's a goon and he does things like this all the time. He knew this kid as a rookie 16-year old and wanted to show him whats up. I'm glad he's gone, making the OHL better one player at a time.
djdestroyer 2 years ago
Fanelli was behind the net and clearly saw him coming and if you pause it he was facing him straight on when he was literally a meter away then all the sudden he turned around
guinea44 2 years ago
I didn't know Fanelli could see through goalies...
djdestroyer 2 years ago
Exactly what I was thinking.
Liambas was clearly taking a run at this kid near the boards. I don't care "if this stuff happens all the time"; "this stuff" can result in life-threatening injuries.
thecomett 2 years ago
This isn't a long enough version. From the top of the circles down he turns and check liambus about 4 times.
It wasn't either kids fault. It was just a terrible result
hammer231984 2 years ago
I at least agree that both sides got very unlucky... but that's why you should just avoid plays like these. Not worth it...
djdestroyer 2 years ago
Liambus = fucking piece of shit, that goddamn fuckhead deserve to be banned for life from hockey, lack of intelligence, due to parenthood, fuck you assclown.
Deatheux 2 years ago
You're an idiot.
hammer231984 2 years ago
thanks! go play soccer scumwaste
Deatheux 2 years ago
thats sick.... why would someone to that
NolimitdpgTRU1 2 years ago
didnt help the elbow i saw in the vid and as for him turning he was playing the puck yeah it was a hit maybe if it was a clean hit he wouldnt be in intensive care
hockeyconnor61 2 years ago
That hit are clean !!! Are you sick !!! ELBOW his too hish !!!
We are so close to see a player dead after a hit !!!
hetujf 2 years ago
i hate that people who don't play hockey comment on how dirty this hit was. but coming from a players perspective, things can happen within the blink of an eye during a game. I know I've done some pretty shitty stuff before that was completely unintentional. Liambus was following through on his check and Fanelli put himself in an awkward position where he followed through with his pass. its unfortunate that this had to happen but thats the sport of hockey. you take a risk going out there
dtown902 2 years ago
Certainly not worth a years suspension. It doesn't appear to me as if there was any malicious intent. He came in hard, and Fanelli turned at the last minute. He appeared to hit him on the shoulder or armpit area so he wasn't going at the head. Typical David Branch protected his star teams with huge unwarranted suspensions.
(Thats not to say there should've been no suspension, just nowhere near this long)
mpriest 2 years ago
I agree. The hit was brutal, but he turned into at the last moment to try and play the puck, head down the entire time so he had no idea it was coming. He was gunning to hit him, no question, but I doubt he thought he'd turn like that.
rendo85 2 years ago
looked clean but very unfortunate outcome. Awful when that happens.
BayBayMoore300 2 years ago
the guy who is hurt turned his back at the last second when he saw the guy coming to hit him. and against the boards! this is a bad mistake and its unfortunate the guy who hit him is suspended for it, there is no way to hold up when you're going that fast and committed to the hit and the guy turns his back on you.
tmkc3rd 2 years ago
He did not "turn" in an attempt to avoid the hit. He turned to rim the puck around the opposite wall. Liamus was going full speed, made no attempt to slow down, and made contact with only the upper portion of Fanelli's body. The other view shows how he blatantly hit him with his elbow. I'd rather be suspended for a the rest of the season than almost dead. The purpose of hitting is to separate the man from the puck. This was overkill.
dionk20 2 years ago
what a great hit
nipur69 2 years ago
faggot
shapem17 2 years ago
i hope u get brain cancer
bauer444 2 years ago
lol who flagged this? anyway nice hit.
ellixs12 2 years ago
Dude, Liambus's whole body weight crushed Fanelli's head against the glass. He's is right now in critical condition at the hospital....nice?? I think not.
StacktActor 2 years ago 2
wen i meant nice i meant keeping it clean but i feel sad for fanelli
ellixs12 2 years ago
suspended for the season for a clean hit, wow.
drindle69 2 years ago
dri ndle69, how the hell is that a clean hit? He charged directly for his head. Even if that's not what he was aiming for, he charged his head and he's in the hospital. It is in no way a clean hit.
BigBlackHoe 2 years ago
Excuse me? You call that a clean hit?
He flew in at Fanelli and smashed him with his elbow. That's pretty deliberate. And then he goes and takes out the other guy by the net.
And let's not forget that this isn't an isolated incident for Liambus.
I think he deserves the suspension for that disgusting display. Had I been on Kitchener, I would have fucking destroyed him. I bet the fucker doesn't even feel remorse for it.
Hockey needs less players like Sean Avery, Steve Downie and Mike Liambus.
matx33 2 years ago
the guy turned his back. suspended for the entire season is too harsh.
drindle69 2 years ago
Granted, but he was going for the puck.
I've seen a situation like this back when I played, and I'll tell you that even the players on the other team were pissed off at the guy who took a shot like this. It's not a clean hit, and considering that Liambus has had other incidents of vicious play, I think it's about time. And anyways, he's a 20 year old in the OHL, he was done after the season anyways. The NHL doesn't want assholes like this playing.
matx33 2 years ago 2
Yes, hockey needs less players like Avery.
That was a clean hit, and just an unfortunate circumstance. I feel incredibly bad for Fanelli, and never want to see that, but he didn't lead with the elbow, and it was shoulder to shoulder, until his speed carried him past the initial contact into the head.
The other guy came after him, and I don't see how that's related.
This is such a sad situation, and it's unfortunate that he got such a huge supension, but that's a whole different story.
JDubJones2k8 2 years ago
That was FAR from a clean hit. He hit the guy from behind into the boards!!!!!! Fair enough, Fanelli turned his back at the last second, but it's the responsibility of the hitter to ease up!
aqsg 2 years ago
they say the kids helmet (happens often) wasnt on tight, see how it flew off?
these kids need to learn to fasten it on PROPERLY
unfortunate injury tho
calibre9mm 2 years ago
I hate him!
miritkenny 2 years ago
If the kid hadnt turned to pass the puck he wouldn't have been injured. That hit was clean and in no way deserved a season suspension. Was he coming in fast? Yes, but you're suppose to put pressure on the D to make a quick decision and maybe make a gaff and turn the puck over. He finished his check and unfortunately the kid is badly injured.
Brutal call on the suspension.
clauncher 2 years ago
hmmmm, definitely a charge, he speeded himself up to deck him. Does the suspension fit, I don't think so, however, look at a couple of his other hits, especially on Tavares, maybe there is some history there that is going unmentioned
bandsaw24 2 years ago
A suspension for what? The hit was lined up to be clean, he didn't elbow him or jump. Ben turtled like a pussy, what else do you expect when someone is in full stride and has you lined up and you turn your back to them at the very last second?
MarcosPwnsNubs 2 years ago
Suspension is way to severe but do I want to see things like that in a game of hockey ? The answer is NO but might not be for most of the people. The beauty of the game resides in the amazing puck and stick handling that is shown at such a high level. Why do we even tolerate hits (Even the minor ones )? Would'nt the game be a lot more exciting if the players could play and show their amazing skills without being affraid of being stamped on the board every 2 seconds ? Just my two cents here...
MightyJayeff 2 years ago
That hit was clean, that's happens when you turn your back to a hit, no disrespect for him but it's true... as for the no hitting hockey... go play ringette
mowgli92 2 years ago
anybody that thinks the hit was clean needs some , the kid almost lost his life you need to wake up from the macho bullshit
Kimely1 2 years ago
if you understand the game, you'll realize it was a clean hit, the fault was on fanelli who decided to turn, Liambus hit him with a shoulder, would've hit him on the chest or shoulder, but her turned, you can't blame Liambus for Fanelli turning at the very last second
mowgli92 2 years ago
Liambas should have received some suspension but not indeffinitely.
Liambas' team has seen their share of misfortune. Many of the Otter's injured players last year found no justice because the people who hit them recieved no penalties. Many recieved concussions from those hits and were out for the duration of the year.
This was not the cleanest hit in the OHL, but if you do want to see some dirty hits why don't you do a youtube search for Zac Rinaldo and get back to me.
stacib2310 2 years ago
what a sweet clean hit, awesome hit keep up the good work kid
night2day6969 2 years ago
you will be stupid your whole life thats a guarantee
Kimely1 2 years ago
The guy got the worse cause he hit the pillar! Thats why he is in bad shape! But hey like the tree huggers they take things out on the wrong people!Thats canada for you!
arnelsucksfanclub 2 years ago
As bad as I feel for Fanelli, the OHL just turned one tragedy into two by suspending Liambas for the rest of the season. That is ridiculous overkill for a freak accident resulting from a hit that was worst case scenario questionable. Plays like this happen all the time in high caliber hockey. This is not an elbow, nor is it charging.
flonbomber 2 years ago
this is a clean hit, the kid is only going in to finish his check and unfortunately the other kid turned and hit his head off the glass, these things happen in hockey games and i don't think either kids are at fault , just an tragic incident, hope he gets better soon, and they both continue playing as they should.
chrislaw86 2 years ago 3
I am a loyal Otters fan since they have been in Erie and never have been so appalled at a Otter for his actions on the ice. This was a blatant head shot with a elbow and I support David Branch's ruling. Liambas is and will always be a dirty player. The majority of Erie fans will disagree with me however because they really dont understand hockey and let their bias get in the way of fair judgment.
Edgehead122981 2 years ago 2