At the same time , he thanked NHL officials for their `` thorough review '' of the incident and acknowledged the seriousness of the violations . Phoenix 's Raffi Torres hit Chicago 's Marian Hossa during a playoff game celebration . Torres went airborned to hit a defenseless player on his head . The league suspended Torres for 25 games , saying the hit violated 3 league rules .
Phoenix 's Raffi Torres hit Chicago 's Marian Hossa during a playoff game celebration . Torres went airborned to hit a defenseless player on his head . The league suspended Torres for 25 games , saying the hit violated 3 league rules .