Ottawa's Chris Tierney says he has reached out to apologize for a hit that landed Vancouver's Brock Boeser in concussion protocol. It happened during a preseason game between the two teams Monday night. Check out the hit below.
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Tierney says he wasn't trying to hurt anyone.
"I was just trying to go over there quickly and put a little pressure on him when he had the puck. Unfortunately, I tried to put my hands up to him against the (boards). I caught him in a funny spot there and drove him in … I feel really bad about it."
Players placed in concussion protocol are monitored by officials for any signs of a head injury, such as headaches, dizziness and nausea, for at least one week. The Canucks open the regular season next Wednesday October 2nd in Edmonton.
Tierney tells Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen that he has heard nothing from the league about any possible discipline for the hit. He received a two minute minor for boarding on the play.
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