Ryan Kesler used his stick as a weapon on Wednesday night and we have proof.

He has without a doubt earned himself a reputation as one of the most hated players in the NHL, and plays like this one are why.

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler ditched his usual diving tactics on Wednesday night and instead opted for a vicious cheap shot while his team was being embarrassed by the Arizona Coyotes.

Watching the game live it may have been hard to catch, but during the game Kesler clearly and intentionally used the butt-end of his stick as a weapon striking Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal directly in the face with it.

You can see the video and make your own judgement, but it's unlikely this will help improve the perception of Kesler.

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