In a recent hockey game, a player collided with a referee accidentally, leading to a heated confrontation.
The player was penalized and potentially ejected, but things escalated when he charged after the referee and delivered a cross-check. Such dangerous behavior should not be tolerated in the sport, and a strong response from the league is necessary.
Hockey should be a place of safety and respect for everyone involved, and actions like this go beyond acceptable intensity. Swift action, such as a lengthy suspension or expulsion, would send a clear message against such behavior.