As a 4th liner, Garnet Hathaway is a grinder through and through, delivering crushing hits.
A late 1st period check was delivered by Hathaway to Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils. The referee blew the play dead all the while, and Hathaway had no control over it.
Hathaway was given a game misconduct and a five-minute major for boarding after Hughes was caught unaware.
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Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway ejected (5 minute major + game misconduct) for boarding #NJDevils' Luke Hughes.
Coach John Tortorella was upset with the call and told the referees what he thought loudly.
Garnet Hathaway received a 5 minute major and a game misconduct for boarding on Luke Hughes and Torts was INCENSED
To be honest, it's all subjective when it comes down to it, but Tortorella may be right to be angry.
In addition to Torts, many people disagree with the call on the play.
