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TIL Montreal Canadiens star Maurice Richard was suspended for the rest of the 1954-55 season and playoffs by NHL President Clarence Campbell after punching an official. When Campbell attended Montreal's next home game, a riot broke out that led to 100 arrests and 37 injuries.

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