Published: December 16, 2018
- Fracas breaks out after Friday’s NHL game at United Center
- Tommy attacked by white man between ages of 18 and 20
In a season during which the Philadelphia Flyers’ new mascot, Gritty, has become a national icon one of the NHL’s veterans has reminded American he can still make an impact.
The Chicago Sun-Times said police were called to the United Center on Friday night around 11pm after the Chicago Blackhawks mascot, Tommy the Hawk, was punched in the face and put in a headlock. As Tommy is flightless he was unable to reach a perch, eyrie or tree branch for safety. Tommy’s assailant was described as a white man between 18 and 20, about 5ft 5in and 160lbs. Video showed Tommy was able to struggle free from the headlock and bodyslam his small but nimble opponent to the floor.
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