Video: Patrice Cormier and His Elbow Strike Again

by Matt Reitz on January 18, 2010

Yes, this is the same Patrice Cormier that was the Captain of Team Canada at the World Junior Championships. And yes, he was in the middle of an uncalled for elbow to the head in that tournament as well.

But anything he did in Saskatoon pales in comparison to the elbow he delivered to Mikael Tam’s head over the weekend. Here’s the video for anyone that missed it.

Matt Reitz

Matt Reitz is an NHL Writer for ProHockeyTalk on NBCSports and the Editor-In-Chief here at ViewFromMySeats.com. When he's not shoving a mic in the face of NHLers or explaining why home teams should wear white, he's usually trying to figure out what song to play next on his iPod. It's a never-ending job.

D Zak

Patrice Cormier? Just a freak of the game that should never have represented Canada. This was not an isolated act. The guy is a serial offender and should have been suspended in the world juniors. Maybe, just maybe, Team Canada would have won if the concept of integrity was a cornerstone of the team bench. Any coach that puts this bully on the ice has to share some of the responsibility. What would he do to get and edge? Could it involve substance abuse? The stuff does provide the platform for the rage we see in his game. Yes! He should be tested! If i ever see this kid on the ice he will get a round of boooooos from everyone I know. You hit to facilitate puck control not to eliminate your competition. Cowards hmm? I pity the New Jersey Devils who wasted a signing bonus. Patrice is all smiles today hmmm. “Gee boss i done good didn’t I. share my money with no-one eh? They gave me a mazda” duh! I hit goood, eh,” quack like a duck. Yup its a duck, no, a devil.

Lets get some integrity back in the Game!!
http://kingscast.net Keith Korneluk

I am disgusted by this hit. It was so uncalled for. Patrice Cormier needs to be banned for life.

Poor kid.