Chicago Blackhawks fans calling for a suspension following a massive hip check on Connor Bedard

Chicago Blackhawks fans are calling for a suspension following a questionable hit on Connor Bedard from Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk.

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard took a big hit tonight during the team's road game against the Winnipeg Jets. While carrying the puck into the Jets' zone, the 19-year-old was leveled by Jets defenseman Neal Pionk with an old-fashioned hip check.

Fortunately Bedard quickly got up & returned to the game without missing a shift showing no signs of injury. However some Blackhawks players were not happy with the hit especially Pat Maroon who exchanged words with Pionk & the Jets.

Although Maroon later took a minor penalty for a high stick on Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg it didn't seem to be related to the hit. The Jets failed to score on the power play & the game remained scoreless at the end of the first period.

Fans are watching closely to see if the physical play continues in the second period after the hit on Bedard.

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