haha I noticed that too. And some guys skate was like inches away from his face too.
I don’t play hockey but I think that downie’s hit was definitely cheap. He jumped up and pretty much elbowed him in the face.
I agree that you shouldn’t have your head down though. But the pass was already made, there was no more reason to make a hit.
I think this hit is clean though: http://youtube.com/watch?v=A2RMT5LrqaY