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Behemoth Rookie Drops The Gloves Against Well Known NHL Tough Guy On His First Shift

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Tyler Ball
February 18, 2024  (5:47 PM)
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New York Rangers rookie Matt Rempe in a fight with Islanders forward enforcer Matt Martin.
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Today the second game of the NHL's Stadium Series got off to a wild start. A big fight came that set a record for the first time in the history of outdoor games.

Rookie Drops The Gloves Against Well-Known NHL Tough Guy On His First Shift

After an early goal by the New York Rangers things reached an intense moment early. Rookie forward Matt Rempe lined up for the faceoff after the goal and made a memory that will be talked about forever connected to outdoor games. Rempe challenged NHL tough guy Matt Martin on his first shift ever.

Rempe not only is the first rookie to get in a fight during an outdoor game but the first rookie to make his debut in an outdoor game as well.

Despite his efforts, the Islanders would go on to score twice more and take a 3-1 lead. The Rangers have since comeback and made it 4-3 heading into the third period. No matter the outcome today Matt Rempe will have an NHL debut to remember on so many different levels.

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