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Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet calls out NHL officials for getting the Quinn Hughes ejection wrong

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Tyler Ball
November 24, 2024  (6:14 PM)
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Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet speaking to the media after the team's game against the Ottawa Senators.
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Just one day after Quinn Hughes was ejected for a cross-check on Josh Norris Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet had addressed the incident.

Last night Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes faced a major punishment as he was ejected for a cross-check to the back of Josh Norris along the boards.

Immediately after the call was made social media was set ablaze by fans debating the punishment given out by the officiating crew.

While many fans agreed that the hit should be a penalty almost no one expected an ejection to come from it.

After the game Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet addressed the media and was asked about the call that led to Quinn Hughes' ejection.

In his response Rick Tocchet came to the defense of his captain and questioned the officials.

Rick Tocchet disputes the ejection of Quinn Hughes while blaming Josh Norris

In a new press conference with the media after the game, Rick Tocchet seemed frustrated with the call that led to Quinn Hughes' ejection.

Rick Tocchet after seeing the play in real time believed that Josh Norris provoked Quinn Hughes with a hit to the head.

He then classified the hit from Quinn Hughes as more of a push than a hit.

This guy (Norris) hit his head or something. Honestly, I gotta see it again. I don't think it was a vicious cross check. I don't know if there was a push or something," Tocchet said post-game.


Regardless Quinn Hughes was ultimately ejected and the Canucks had to adjust.

Beyond sharing his frustration on the penalty call Rick Tocchet also praised the rest of his defensive corps for stepping up last night.

I thought we did a nice job most of the night managing the puck. When you only have 5 D, you have to be careful because you might double shift a couple guys, and when they're out there a long time, that's a tough grind. I think we managed the puck well tonight.


It seems as though Quinn Hughes has escaped any further punishment for the hit on Josh Norris.

It will be interesting to see if Rick Tocchet ends up facing punishment for his comments on the call made.

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