Former Oiler Pat "Big Rig" Maroon gets into fight well after whistle blew
The NHL has been blessed this year with some pretty spirited tilts early on, and former Edmonton Oilers enforcer Pat Maroon is doing his best to elevate his new team.
3 time Stanley Cup Champion Pat «Big Rig» Maroon has always been known to be one of the biggest goons in the NHL. He's mouthy, he's scrappy, and he's a certified heavyweight who seems to capture the hearts of fans across the league. In a match up last night, the Chicago Blackhawks took on the Nashville Predators. Pat Maroon took on fellow heavyweight Micheal McCarron in an altercation that occurred well after a whistle for icing blew. Although the fight was relatively short and sweet, it's still fun watching two heavy weights go at it.
YOU CAN WATCH THE FIGHT HERE
McCarron is not an easy sparring partner. The 6-foot-6 and 232 lbs winger is no stranger to dropping the gloves and letting the fisticuffs fly. Last season he recorded eight fights.
The Blackhawks would go on to lose the game, but it wasn't because of Maroon's effort. The Nashville Predators would have three unanswered goals to overtake their opponents 3-2. They drop to 2-5-1 with five points on the season.
Maroon finished the game with 8:31 of time on ice, with one hit and one 5-minute major penalty. He has one point in seven games while playing for just under 12 minutes per game.
Caleb Kearney, the hockey news<\q>
It's nice to see Pat Maroon doing his best to motivate a struggling Chicago Blackhawks team. Although Big Rig may no longer be an Oiler, I think it's safe to say fans still have a soft spot for him.
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