UPDATE: Keith Ballard Hits Tomas Vokoun In Head: Goalie Leaves Ice on Stretcher, In Hospital; Should Return Home Tonight ... Now, With Video | On Frozen Pond
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Atlanta Thrashers Ilya Kovalchuk scores a goal against Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, who was hit in the head by Panthers defenseman Keith Ballard during first-period action. Ballard hit his goalie by
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