You are the goalie of a college ice hockey team. If your jaw is broken by an opponent who accidentally hits your face with his stick you probably have a good suit for battery.

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Since the opponent's actions were accidental, there is no intention or recklessness that would justify a claim of battery. Accidents can happen in contact sports like ice hockey, and players assume some level of risk when they step onto the ice. However, if the opponent was acting with deliberate disregard for your safety (such as swinging his stick at your face on purpose), that could potentially be considered battery.

You Are the Goalie of a College Ice Hockey Team