Without hesitating, Cole Guttman immediately jumped in to help his teammate. Guttman's quick response showed his commitment to looking out for his fellow players, demonstrating true leadership.
As a result, Burroughs got a 2-minute penalty for the hit, and Guttman got a 2-minute penalty for getting rough. Both of them also got 5-minute penalties for fighting.
After the game, Guttman explained why he fought, saying:
"We have each other's backs, and everyone would do it for one another. ... It kind of shows how tight we are and what we're made of."
--Cole Guttman on fighting Kyle Burroughs after he boarded Lukas Reichel pic.twitter.com/PEvgEC8sRU� Phillip Thompson (@_phil_thompson) January 17, 2024
Guttman's actions not only defended his teammate but also highlighted the camaraderie and unity within the team, showing the true spirit of hockey brotherhood.
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