Joe Veleno of Team Canada engaged in a physical altercation with Nino Niederreiter of Team Switzerland in a recent international game between the two nations. Veleno delivered a forceful hit to Niederreiter's leg with the blades of his skates. The impact posed a significant risk of injury, with a high chance of Niederreiter's leg breaking in two. This alarming move triggered an outpouring of outrage from fans who witnessed the event unfold.One notable response came from NHL player Evander Kane, who took to Twitter to express his dismay over the incident. Kane argued that moments like these demonstrate the necessity of fighting in hockey, as it serves as a deterrent to such dangerous plays and helps maintain order on the ice. He characterized the hit as disgraceful, particularly in light of his own recent injury."This is why fighting in Hockey is needed, it discourages ideas like this and helps police the game effectively. Disgusting play to watch. Especially after my injury this year. Embarrassing."Evander Kane@evanderkaneThis is why fighting in Hockey is needed, it discourages ideas like this and helps police the game effectively. Disgusting play to watch. Especially after my injury this year. Embarrassing twitter.com/spittinchiclet…Spittin' Chiclets@spittinchiclets“Hey I got a hockey record, I tried to chop a guy’s leg off with my skate and I’m the only guy who ever did that.”1771163“Hey I got a hockey record, I tried to chop a guy’s leg off with my skate and I’m the only guy who ever did that.” https://t.co/uYThhtjODuThis is why fighting in Hockey is needed, it discourages ideas like this and helps police the game effectively. Disgusting play to watch. Especially after my injury this year. Embarrassing twitter.com/spittinchiclet…Some other fans also voiced their anger and demanded severe consequences for Joe Veleno's conduct. Some went as far as suggesting a lifetime ban from international play."Ban him from international play for life."zane@zanerisk@spittinchiclets Ban him from international play for life@spittinchiclets Ban him from international play for lifeOthers called for an even harsher penalty, advocating that Joe Veleno should never be allowed to play again, not only in this tournament but also in domestic competition. They even suggested the possibility of jail time."He should never be able to play again. Ever. Not just this tournament, ever. Jail time as well."John McCoy@TenFidy7474@spittinchiclets He should never be able to play again. Ever. Not just this tournament, ever. Jail time as well.@spittinchiclets He should never be able to play again. Ever. Not just this tournament, ever. Jail time as well.Scott Wheeler@scottcwheelerFar as I’m concerned: Joe Veleno should be done for the Worlds.2809189Far as I’m concerned: Joe Veleno should be done for the Worlds. https://t.co/n5vyzNtqxuPaul Kaiser@tealforreal_96@scottcwheeler If it was up to Department of Player Safety they’d just say make sure you don’t do it again and here’s a $10 coupon to Chik-Fil-A for your troubles31@scottcwheeler If it was up to Department of Player Safety they’d just say make sure you don’t do it again and here’s a $10 coupon to Chik-Fil-A for your troublesJeff Traverso@JeffTraverso@scottcwheeler Veleno should be suspended from all forms of hockey for a year. That is one of the dirtiest moves I have ever seen - especially with all of the horrible accidental skate blade cuts we’ve seen over the last few years.1@scottcwheeler Veleno should be suspended from all forms of hockey for a year. That is one of the dirtiest moves I have ever seen - especially with all of the horrible accidental skate blade cuts we’ve seen over the last few years.b@__bwhy__@scottcwheeler Average Quebecois activities1@scottcwheeler Average Quebecois activitiesThe Happy Masshole@Clayton_Dahill@spittinchiclets He could’ve ended this guys entire career. Ban him from international play84@spittinchiclets He could’ve ended this guys entire career. Ban him from international playDylans Cozen@BuffaloSports21@spittinchiclets Banned for life. That’s as dirty as it gets.48@spittinchiclets Banned for life. That’s as dirty as it gets.ShaneMat-2024 Oilers cup- yotes to Houston@shanecanamerica@spittinchiclets Beyond disgusting.@spittinchiclets Beyond disgusting.Fantasy football@FFKingpin@spittinchiclets Is that Matt Cooke ? Not wearing my glasses@spittinchiclets Is that Matt Cooke ? Not wearing my glassesChris Drury Says Pick Up The Phone Baby@datfufu19@spittinchiclets Clear white privilege1@spittinchiclets Clear white privilegeNHL DoPS should inspect Joe Veleno's dirty playThe passionate and, at times, extreme reactions from fans reflect their deep attachment to the game and their concern for player safety. Hockey is known for its physicality, but incidents like this raise questions about the line between acceptable play and dangerous behavior.The governing bodies of the sport will undoubtedly review the Joe Veleno incident, taking into account factors such as intent, previous disciplinary history, and the severity of the hit.All anyone can do now is await their decision.