Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield brutally slammed Connor McMichael to the ice Wednesday in a reckless takedown, prompting outrage from hockey fans.
The fight began like any other, with both players dropping gloves and trading blows, but tensions escalated when their helmets came off, and Chatfield executed what many fans are calling a dirty UFC-style takedown. The third-period brawl was played back in slow motion by several outlets, and the video appeared to show Chatfield using his leg to trip McMichael before throwing him down on the ice. The slow-motion playback exposed the dangers of the takedown and seemed to capture McMichael’s head hitting the ice.
Video playback of the altercation showed McMichael placing his hand at the back of his head moments after he was thrown down.
Social media immediately erupted…
