Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Brawl 1989-90 (NHL Classic)

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Dave Manson was slapped with three games for abuse of an official -- shoving linesman Ron Finn to the ice when he charged to the aid of Denis Savard in a fight with Gary Leeman-and 10 games for returning to the ice after being escorted off the playing surface. Although Manson contends he didn`t leave the ice, referee Andy van Hellemond`s report to NHL Executive Vice President Brian O`Neill contradicted that claim.

``I knew if I went off it would be a 10-game suspension, so that`s why I didn`t go off,`` said Manson, who already has served one three-game suspension for bowling over an official earlier this year.``


Saturday`s brawl wound up at the Hawk blue line, where Savard and Leeman tangled.

``It was a bad situation because our dressing room entrance way was right there (behind the goal) where the fight was going on,`` said Manson. ``It was easy for them to try to take our guys off instead of trying to get their guys all the way down to the other end.``

``The problem was that our guys were outnumbered. I did what I had to do. I had my eyes on Savvy and Leeman. I didn`t even see the linesman who was trying to break them up by himself. I didn`t hit him-I just bumped him.``


According to General Manager Bob Pulford, the Hawks cannot appeal either suspension but can have the 10-game suspension rescinded-if they can prove Manson never left the ice.

``We`ll have to take these three, even though I don`t think he deserved that, and I won`t know until after that what we can do about the other,`` said Pulford. ``Finn has his back to Manson. He kicks the linesman`s feet from under him and Finn goes flying. We know that happened. ``But it wasn`t deliberate. He was focusing on Leeman. And certainly

(Toronto`s Brian Curran) manhandled (linesman Shane Heyer) in that same fight, and Curran didn`t get any suspension.

``There was a lot of confusion. Both Denis Savard and (Hawk defenseman) Cam Russell are definitely off the ice and no one sees it. But even if that shows up on the film, they can`t be suspended. The suspensions are based on the officials` report.``

``To lose a player like Manson for 10 games is a very severe thing. There should be a fine for something like that and not a suspension. Fans play to see players, not to see them sit in the stands serving suspensions. And a big fine would be just as much a deterent to a player.``

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[VIVIsectVI]

THe NHL needs more of these.

[TheBollocksPictures]

Canadians...

[McTokerson]

leafs won that, i think anyway

[BreastsInspector]

@jayhawk88z True. However, this is just a channel to show classic moments in Hockey, which unfortunately consists of fighting as well, lol.

[BreastsInspector]

Ironic how Leeman fought Savard considering they'd end up playing together for a different original six club all together (Montreal Canadiens).

[kfoodyok]

nothin better than old time hockey. wish it was still like this...*sigh*

[ZirBronium]

Fuck, I miss these days.

[ryiscept]

chicago are pussies!

[chrisn1234567890]

i've seen better

[bramptonman]

@DzekoSucks yes sir

[yelir92]

The linesman got fucking decked, what was that guy thinking haha

[good0179]

Don't miss Chris Durno, future NHL player, at 2:44.