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Injuries highlight danger for NHL coaches

Helmets might make sense for coaches during practices

By Kevin Paul Dupont

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 09, 2012

Tough times in the coaching brotherhood. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was sidelined for last night’s game against the Bruins after fracturing three ribs in a freak accident during practice Monday. Oilers coach Tom Renney needed Monday night off after getting smacked in the head with a puck that morning.

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