A teenaged hockey player has received probation and community service after hitting another player in the head with his stick.
The 13-year-old hockey player was sentenced following assault charges laid in October 2009 during a Timmins, Ont. tournament.
The player pleaded guilty in February to assault with a weapon after hitting another player with his stick in a "baseball swing motion."
Referee Perry Charette had told the court it was the worst incident he'd ever seen as a referee and "never seen anything this violent."
The Crown attorney said the "deliberate, calculated, and retaliatory" attack cracked his opponent's helmet, causing a mild concussion.
Before sentencing, the unidentified teenager told the court he is "just really sorry."
He was sentenced to one year probation, which includes 50 hours of community service and must pay $168 to replace the cracked helmet.