The Most Brutal Hits of the 2011-12 NHL Season

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Now that the 2011-12 NHL regular season is officially over, it's time to look back on the year's greatest highlights as we await the Stanley Cup playoffs (starts on Wednesday, April 11). Every major sport has particular plays that make fans go H.A.M. In the NBA it's a great dunks, the MLB has home runs, and the NFL has big hits. But what's more vicious than being hit by another dude who's going full speed? Being hit by that same guy who's going full speed on skates! We've compiled a list of the nastiest collisions including a hit where a the victim starts cooking, and another where one player loses half of his equipment. So, get your popcorn ready (*T.O. circa '07 voice*) and peep The Most Brutal Hits of the 2011-2012 NHL Season.

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25. And He's Airborne

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24. What's Beef?

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23. Sit Down, Lombardi!

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22. In the Face!

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21. The Most Phsyical Line Change Ever

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20. Rinaldo Sons Stepan

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19. Heads Up!

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18. Sid The Kid Gets Tackled

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17. Oops

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16. Welcome to the Boards

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15. He Might Need a Second

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14. Phaneuf Lights Em Up

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13. The Bad Kind of Sandwich

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12. Vicious Head Game (II)

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11. Madden NHL 2012?

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10. And There's Blood

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9. What Goes Around Comes Around

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8. Oh, You Thought You Were Safe?

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7. Thank You BasedGod!

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6. One Guy Goes Low, the Other Goes Hard

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5. Toss Him Like a Rag Doll

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4. Was It Worth It?

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3. Goon Alert

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2. Take a Seat

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1. Everything Must Go!

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