Seattle's Eeli Tolvanen Takes out Referee with Dangerous Hit from Behind

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TJ Tucker
December 17, 2023 (9:26)

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A tough day at the office for this official. Eeli Tolvanen of the Seattle Kraken took out a referee last night with a pretty brutal hit from behind.

Seattle was taking on the LA Kings when Tolvanen went to chase a puck into the corner. He realized too late that there was a referee in the way and had no opportunity to avoid him.

The referee was fine, which is good because that could have gone much worse. As you can see, Tolvanen made sure to check on him before skating away. Head on a swivel, boys.

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17 DECEMBRE \| 363 ANSWERS Seattle's Eeli Tolvanen Takes out Referee with Dangerous Hit from Behind Do you think the referee has the responsibility to get out of the way?
Yes	215	59.2 %
No	31	8.5 %
Players should try and avoid them too	117	32.2 %
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