Jed Played Hockey for His Company's Team

Jed played hockey for his company's team.During the playoffs,three seconds after a play,he was deliberately hit in the back with a stick by Ed,a player on the opposing team.The hit broke Jed's rib.If Jed sued Ed,which of the following is true? (Keep in mind the technical,legal meanings of the words.)

A) The plaintiff's most likely cause of action would be negligence.
B) The plaintiff's most likely cause of action would be malicious prosecution.
C) The defendant's best defence would be that the plaintiff consented to the hit.
D) The defendant's best defence would be qualified privilege.
E) The defendant's best defence would be provocation.