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Richard receives a blow to the head from an opposing player during a match up with the Boston Bruins. He then decides to get even by delivering a two handed blow with his stick to the players head.
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Clarence Campbell comes to the decision that Richard is to be suspended for the remainder of the regular season along with playoffs.
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Campbell attends the Montreal game this outraged fans and ultimately caused a riot. This was the worst riot in Quebec history.
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The violence became so bad that Richard was asked to go on air and ask the public for peace
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Richard was back in the game the next year