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Rick Rypien vs Zack Stortini Apr 4, 2009

As the first period winds to a close in Edmonton, Rick Rypien and Zack Stortini drop the gloves and square off. Outweighed by nearly 40 pounds, Rick Rypien shows no fear, showcasing his trademark lightning fists by tagging Stortini with a huge left hand. The left connects flush with Stortini’s chin, buckling the big man’s knees. Stortini shows his perseverance by bouncing back up without hesitation, readying and instantly throwing with his right. Rypien, in contrast, is more than content to throw with both hands. Landing haymakers with the left and uppercuts with the right, Rypien does an exceptional job against a much bigger opponent. 

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Sidney Crosby vs Keith Ballard Apr 5, 2009
David Koci vs Mitch Fritz Apr 4, 2009
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