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- Milan Lucic hit Mike Van Ryn during a Maple Leafs-Bruins NHL gameThe Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action
- Date: October 23, 2008The Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action
- Hit occurred 20 seconds into the second periodThe Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action
- Game played at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, MassachusettsThe Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action
- Two fans treated for facial lacerationsThe Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action
- Fans sitting in the area were relocated to a suiteThe Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action
- Caused a stoppage of play as glass was cleaned up and replacedThe Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action
- Boston Bruins won the game, 4-2The Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action
- Clean hit, no penalties called
- Described as "the hit of the year"Larry Brown Sports: Video... Mike Van Ryn Through the Glass, Hit of the Year!
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During an October 23, 2008, National Hockey League game, Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic checked Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Van Ryn, shattering the glass. Neither player was injured, however two fans were treated at a local hospital for lacerations.The Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action
Quotes
"It was a cool feeling and good feeling, but seeing the two people who got hurt kind of took that feeling away a bit."—Milan LucicBoston Herald: Milan Lucic Hit a Smash"I'm still itchy. It seems that (glass) caught everywhere on me... I don't know. It wasn't like the hit hurt or anything like that."—Mike Van RynBoston Herald: Milan Lucic Hit a Smash
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Van Ryn Hit Video and News
- YouTube Video: Leafs at Bruins - Lucic Hits Van Ryn, Shatters Glass (Time: 3:01)
- Boston Herald: Milan Lucic Hit a Smash (October 24, 2008)
- FanIQ: "That'll Make Every Highlight Reel For About A Decade" (October 24, 2008)
- The Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action (October 24, 2008)
- Larry Brown Sports: Video... Mike Van Ryn Through the Glass, Hit of the Year! (October 23, 2008)
- ESPN Video: Leafs Overcome Early Deficit To Beat Bruins, 4-2 (Time: 0:44)
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