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 Thursday, April 6
Injury knocks ref out of game
 
Associated Press

 PHILADELPHIA -- Referee Richard Trottier fell awkwardly and separated his shoulder Thursday night during Philadelphia's game against the Atlanta Thrashers.

Trottier was coasting toward the corner midway through the second period when Philadelphia's Simon Gagne accidentally got tangled up with him. Trottier fell on his left side and was helped off the ice.

The ref suffered a separated left shoulder and was replaced by Shane Heyer. The other ref in the game was Brad Watson.