Mika Zibanejad comments on Adam Pelech's dirty hit
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After taking an extremely questionable hit that has many people debating, Mika Zibanejad just revealed his thoughts on Adam Pelech's hit.
Adam Pelech's hit on Mika Zibanejad has had social media up in arms recently, as New York Rangers fans and New York Islanders fans debated whether the hit was intentional or not. If you missed it, here is the hit that has everyone debating.
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The incident was made more contentious as Rangers Head Coach Peter Laviolette called the hit vicious after the game.
Peter Laviolette said Mika Zibanejad came back but said it was a «vicious» play by Adam Pelech. He also called
Noah Dobson's hit vicious.
Now, Mika Zibanejad has commented on the hit, saying he hopes it wasn't intentional, which is kind of expected as an answer. Take a look at his comments below.
"I would hope that it's not intentional"
Mika Zibanejad gives his thoughts on Adam Pelech's hit:
The Islanders and Rangers are set to play again Saturday night in a rematch of the battle of New York. We will see if this incident incites any other conflict during the game.
Previously on Daily Hockey Dose
| POLL |
11 AVRIL | 231 ANSWERS Mika Zibanejad comments on Adam Pelech's dirty hit Do you think Adam Pelech's hit on Mika Zibanejad was intentional? |
| Yes | 76 | 32.9 % |
| No | 155 | 67.1 % |
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