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Rookie Absolutely Destroys 6-foot-5 Defenseman With The Hit Of The Year


Samer Dagher
Jan 14, 2024  (1:41 PM)
Forward Brett Leason of the Anaheim Ducks motionless after getting crushed by rookie Emil Lilleberg of the Tampa Bay Lightning
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Rarely are hits worthy of a blog but this one was an absolute must with many calling it the hit of year.

Rookie Emil Lilleberg Absolutely Crushes 6-foot-5 Forward Brett Leason

Tampa Bay Lightning's rookie defenseman, Emil Lilleberg, grabbed many's attention last night with a massive hit on Anaheim Ducks 6-foot-5 forward Brett Leason. Lilleberg caught Leason off guard in the neutral zone, sending him spinning through the air before crashing face-first onto the ice.
Do you think this is the hit of the year?

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