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Originally Posted by pokerplyr80
I'm not sure there should be any debate about whether or not it's assault. But it's my understanding athletes usually don't pursue charges for on field incidents. I remember something a few years back in hockey. McSorley I think slashed another player from behind and did some serious damage. I believe he was charged. I could be wrong though.
Happy Gilmore claimed he took his skate off and stabbed another player in a hockey game. I don't recall if he mentioned any charges.
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McSorley was not only charged, but actually tried and convicted over that incident. You can read the judge’s decision in his case here:
https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcpc/do...ocompletePos=5