Lovejoy Took a Big Hit to Make a Big Play
The following article featuring former Dartmouth standout Ben Lovejoy appeared April 19 on the National Hockey League (NHL) Web site.
By Mike G. Morreale
NHL.com Staff Writer
TAMPA -- The morning after being on the receiving end of the hardest hit he's taken as a professional, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy was all smiles.
Not that his collision with Tampa Bay's Steve Downie behind his own goal cage in the early stages of Game 3 here at St. Pete Times Forum was an enjoyable experience; rather, he was clearly thrilled with the end result.
Lovejoy was aware he'd have to take a hit in order to not only clear the puck out of his end, but send teammate Maxime Talbot down right wing off the transition.
Complete article can be accessed via the NHL Web site by clicking here.
