There is a rule against fighting in hockey.
... and 5 minute penalties. and game misconducts, etc.
Fighting, in hockey, does serve a somewhat positive purpose ... for the most part, it keeps out the cheap shots that could cause injury to players. Fighting, in that regard, is actually a pretty good deterant. Players know that if they cheap shot an opponent, they are going to have immediate and severe consequences.
But, most folks outside of the fans don't really approve of or encourage fighting, and see it as a black eye (pun intended) of the game that overshadows the teammwork and skill on the ice.
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-- Every morning brings opportunity;
Each evening offers judgement. --
... and 5 minute penalties. and game misconducts, etc.
Fighting, in hockey, does serve a somewhat positive purpose ... for the most part, it keeps out the cheap shots that could cause injury to players. Fighting, in that regard, is actually a pretty good deterant. Players know that if they cheap shot an opponent, they are going to have immediate and severe consequences.
But, most folks outside of the fans don't really approve of or encourage fighting, and see it as a black eye (pun intended) of the game that overshadows the teammwork and skill on the ice.
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-- Every morning brings opportunity;
Each evening offers judgement. --
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TripleThreat: Jul 25, 06 12:20