Read our First, not many injuries are caused by fighting. There are only three kinds of hockey moments that get fans on their feet: a goal, a big save, and a fight. So be it.I used to like fighting. But with the evidence of the damage that concussions do to people, and with the number of injuries sustained in fights, I just don't understand how any thinking person can argue that fighting belongs in the game. Give me a proper, logical argument to present to a child and I will then support fighting.Many fans enjoy bloodsport, having brawlers feeds off the frenetic energy of the crowd, and we see a heightened level of excitement as a result. But somewhat shamefully, I'll admit I'm part of that mob.At the NHL level hockey is more about entertainment and making money, it just happens to be sport-related.
If you are looking to give feedback on our new site, please send it along to To view this site properly, enable cookies in your browser. Fighting in ice hockey is an established tradition of the sport in North America, with a long history that involves many levels of amateur and professional play and includes some notable individual fights.
It's a fast, emotional and rough game.
Rule 46 in the NHL rule book allows referees to determine appropriate penalties after a fight.
I for one like the sport and those who don't should watch something else and please stop trying to change hockey.If you have played hockey you understand why the physical roughness, rivalries and fights exist. These are big boys who have come a long way to be playing in this league and fans pay a lot to watch a REAL game of hockey.Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. We don't allow dogs or roosters to fight for our entertainment. "remove":"add"](select.closed),dom.control.setAttribute("aria-expanded",o)}function onToggleClicked(){var l=!isPanelOpen();setPanelState(l)}function onWindowScroll(){window.requestAnimationFrame(function() {var l=isPanelOpen(),n=0===(document.body.scrollTop||document.documentElement.scrollTop);n||l||!allowExpand?n&&l&&(allowExpand=!0,setPanelState(!1)):(allowExpand=!1,setPanelState(!0))});}pencilInit(".js-sub-pencil",!1); // via darwin-bg var slideIndex = 0; carousel(); function carousel() { var i; var x = document.getElementsByClassName("subs_valueprop"); for (i = 0; i < x.length; i++) { x[i].style.display = "none"; } slideIndex++; if (slideIndex> x.length) { slideIndex = 1; } x[slideIndex - 1].style.display = "block"; setTimeout(carousel, 2500); } Players today understand the risks involved when they engage in a fightUgly injury during fight mars Leafs win over Senators Due to technical reasons, we have temporarily removed commenting from our articles.
That's absurd. On the other hand, it is believed that the repeated beating to the head is what can cause long-term damage to the mental health of players, which is a huge concern for the league. A knockout punch during the Leafs-Sens game Wednesday night left Dave Dziurzynski, 23, with a concussion and left many readers debating whether fighting belongs in Canada's beloved game. If you would like to write a letter to the editor, please forward it to Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. The energy the crowd felt during those moments was unmatched.As a kid, hockey fights were one of the most exciting and memorable aspects of the game. But slowly more and more of the exciting parts of the game are being removed. When two guys drop the mitts, they know the risks involved. Ban the "staged fight."
Take these goons out of the game, and put an end to the fights.I presume the growing problem with violence in hockey will eventually be decided in the courts after a huge class action lawsuit on behalf of men whose lives and health have been knowingly sacrificed by the league and by owners. The league, and more importantly hockey fans, do not want to see anymore of its players to die doing something that they love.Much like myself, most hockey fans are divided on the issue, but no matter what our love for hockey will continue to fuel the passion and excitement the game of hockey has always brought to the table.
Fight Game: Why Fighting Belongs in the NHL Blood Mobile Correspondent I December 24, 2007 Comments. THIS is professional hockey folks! It's not a tickling contest.Hockey didn't get to be the most loved sport in this country by playing a non-physical and non-violent game.
Hurricanes HC fined for comments about officiating after Game 1 loss Add to that a reluctance to change the rules from many players, who only have a career because of their brawling ability, and you have a scenario where although the negative realities of fighting probably outweigh the benefits, it will continue.
I understand the dangerous aspect of fighting in hockey, but do not think it is a huge problem. There was honestly nothing better than a good old-fashioned hockey fight to get the crowd going.