Articles related to "Hockey Fights"Hockey violence has been debated for years. Criticism peaks as incidents occur. Hockey players and fans agree: consensual fighting is an intrinsic component of the game.
A press box reduced the risk of injury from hockey skates and excited fans, but danger from getting caught in the middle of hockey fights actually increased.
Fighting belongs in hockey. The fans love it, the players get a kick out of it and coaches use it as strategy. So why would the NHL even consider getting rid of it?
Don Sanderson's death might cause the NHL to reconsider fighting in hockey.
Should hockey players be punished more for head shots? Will referees stop fights earlier? Can staged fights be eliminated?
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