I've been very critical of the fighting in hockey on all levels over the years. In response, angry commenters tell me I don't know the game or I should pay closer attention. Well, I invite everyone to pay attention to the following video about yet another incident of violence in hockey (email subscribers click here).
The parents were told by the league that "it's all part of the game" and the police are still investigating. The kid deserved to be assaulted on the ice for snowing the goalie. At no other time in life can someone throw snow on you and you are able to retaliate by giving them a black eye and a concussion without spending some time in jail - except in hockey.
Fighting does not help the sport. I guess if you beat up the other team's best players, that could help your team win. Other than that, what's the point? Hockey is a great game of skill, speed, strength and physicality. The game is good enough on its own. It doesn't need the sideshow of fights to make it more entertaining.
How many beatings does it takes to reach a reasonable level of common sense? The world may never know.
Monday, 24 June 2013
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