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The Ledgers were assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding at the 9:41 mark, but River Falls failed to capitalize, managing just four shots with the advantage.
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Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 29 Feb. 2024
Personal fouls, fines went way down: Four Cardinals players were hit with major penalties in the season opener, including three flags for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Jan. 2024
The series began with a tough and physical game — with six five-minute major penalties for fighting in the first period.
—Zach Welch, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2024
Originally, no call was made on the play, then a major penalty was called.
—Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2023
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Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 29 Feb. 2024
Personal fouls, fines went way down: Four Cardinals players were hit with major penalties in the season opener, including three flags for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Jan. 2024
The series began with a tough and physical game — with six five-minute major penalties for fighting in the first period.
—Zach Welch, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2024
Originally, no call was made on the play, then a major penalty was called.
—Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2023
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“Major penalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20penalty. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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