6 Foot 8 Rookie Starts Off His Career With A Bang In A Fight On His First Shift
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Tyler Ball
February 18, 2024 (5:18 PM)
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Today the NHL is the center of the sports world once again with another outdoor game. Today the game between the New York Islanders and New York Rangers was the setting for an epic first shift for one player.
Rangers Rookie Makes History With Debut During Stadium Series Game
Today's outdoor game between the Islanders and Rangers has been absolutely electric. History was made in the game with the opening puck drop. Forward Matt Rempe made his debut today playing his first game in the NHL.
Matt Rempe just took his rookie lap at METLIFE STADIUM.
First player ever to make his NHL debut in an outdoor game
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Being the first player to make your debut in an outdoor game is already cool. Rempe decided to take the cool factor up another level with his frist shift of the game.
Rangers Rookie Drops The Gloves On His First Shift
Immediately upon starting his NHL career Rempe decided to make an impact. Lined up on a faceoff against Islanders enforcer Matt Martin Rempe did not back down. He challenged Martin to a fight and held his own.
Rempe would try and bring some momentum to his team. Unfortunately, the Islanders would go on to take a 3-1 lead and currently lead 4-2. Regardless of the final outcome, Rempe will have an awesome story to tell.
Previously on Daily Hockey Dose
POLL |
18 FEVRIER | 373 ANSWERS 6 Foot 8 Rookie Starts Off His Career With A Bang In A Fight On His First Shift Would you get in a fight on your first shift in the NHL? |
Yes | 201 | 53.9 % |
No | 172 | 46.1 % |
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