Getting Checked Into The Boards Hurts More Than Getting Hit By A Pitch, Says College Reporter Who Got Checked Into The Boards

Brian HickeyBrian Hickey|published: Sat 7th May, 13:15 2011

Long-time, first-time tipster Mike Toper saw the video of , and you know what he said to himself? Judge is a pussy. Fine, he didn't say that exactly, but he provided video evidence supporting that stance, along with this explanation:

I attended Oswego State University, which boasted the #1 hockey team in Division III pretty much all season (they eventually lost in the D-III frozen four). Back in December, as a promo for our hockey broadcasts, I thought it'd be entertaining to take a check from Tyler Leimbrock, whom the head coach dubbed as one of the hardest hitters on the team.


I didn't think to submit it until I saw the Royals reporter being beaned by a ball. After taking a mild concussion, I can tell you this hurt more.

Boom went the Plexiglass.

WTOP10 Hockey Promo - Rough Cut [YouTube]

After Beaning, Reporter Will No Longer Urge Players To Take One For The Team [Deadspin]


Oswego State hockey on their way to Frozen Four [ CNY Central]

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