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Video: Cole crushes Maroon with heavy hit

Dallas Stars v New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 24: Erik Cole #72 of the Dallas Stars skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 24, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. The Stars defeated the Devils 3-2 in the shootout. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Well, this is the textbook definition of a physical presence.

Dallas Stars veteran forward Erik Cole crushed Anaheim Ducks forward Patrick Maroon with a heavy hit early in the first period of Friday’s game between the two clubs who waged a spirited battle in the 2014 playoffs last spring. Maroon had just turned to play the puck up the ice, when he turned right into Cole, who planted his opponent to the ice less than three minutes into the opening period.

There was no call on the play. The hit appeared perfectly clean and Maroon remained in the game.

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