Jets Scheifele says family bullied after heavy hit on Montreal s Evans
Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele (55) hits Montreal Canadiens Jake Evans (71) after he scored an empty net goal during third period NHL Stanley Cup hockey action in Winnipeg, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods June 04, 2021 - 12:27 PM
WINNIPEG - Mark Schiefele s voice caught in his throat Friday as he talked about the hate directed toward his loved ones this week in the aftermath of a controversial hockey play.
The Winnipeg Jets star said he s willing to accept punishment for a crushing blow that injured Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans in Game 1 of the North Division final on Wednesday, but called what s happened to his family unacceptable.
Jets’ Scheifele shows contrition, defends record in wake of suspension
Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele explains his emotions immediately after his hit that sent Habs forward Jake Evans off on a stretcher, says he was shocked, and didn t think it was a bad hit.
Ken Wiebe | @WiebesWorld June 4, 2021, 1:38 PM
WINNIPEG Mark Scheifele isn’t asking for your sympathy.
But as the Winnipeg Jets centre spoke for the first time since delivering a devastating hit on Jake Evans that resulted in a charging major, game misconduct and subsequent four-game suspension, Scheifele did make one important request during a 16-minute zoom interview with reporters.
Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme explained that Evans is doing better and did not need to go to the hospital Wednesday night following an evaluation from team doctors.