Did I do the right thing walking away from this fight?

Question

well me and some of my friends were playing hockey on friday. and it was really competitive. well on my best friends hit my goalie so I pushed him back to back my goalie up. he then kicked me and wanted to fight. i walked away while he cursed at me then the game ended and I havent talked to him since. my other friends said he is still angry over the thing and says next time I push him, I would get knock out. he gotten into fights before but no one has ever said he has been mad like this. i also complain during the game. can someone be mad over a stupid hockey game or is there more to this. there were no signs of any tension before the game. also before this my granma died and my summer vaction was cancel, so this is the last thing I need. so whats going on here, and did i do the right thing

thanks in advance

have a nice day

Answer 1

You have a nice day, too.

Answer 2

Think of it this way. What would you both have accomplished if you two had fought right then and there? Nothing, he would still be mad at you and/or you both would be mad at each other. If you two had fought, the friendship would've probably ended right there for the most part anyways, and if you two did become friends again it would never be like it was. So, seeing as how either way you two's friendship was going to end anyways (either the way it is now, or by fighting) this was your best way out.

So yes, in my opinion, you did the right thing. I honestly cannot see how anyone could be so upset over a little hockey game, or any game for that matter. He is the one wrong in this situation... I mean come on, it was just a game. But, I would give it some more time before you approach him, or you don't have to if you don't want to.

Considering everything else that you were going through, I wouldn't let this bother you much. If he is the type of friend that will want to fight you over a little hockey game, he is not a true friend.

Answer 3

I go to Pro Hockey Games alot. It is just common knowledge
no hitting of the Goalie goes un-avenged. To my thinking you did no harm and did what is normal in Hockey and returned the hit. Now if you hit overly hard and you know it apologize for being a little agressive but, if you truly only gave him a shove he is a pretty poor sport and do you really need that anger.
I know it makes you sick having a friend say these things about you plus on top of that looking at a fight with him. Just keep the cool head. Hope things get worked out for you.

Answer 4

first of all my deepest sympathy for your great loss,don't think you did anything wrong you were doing the right thing in your protecting the goalie, to be honest your friend was not a good sportsman which is sad ,if he is really a good friend he should have realizes you were doing what you thought was right please don't feel any guilt , maybe he had other things going on at home ,no matter what you say or do will not change the incident , with all that has been put on your plate on it you are a great guy just for asking, you did the right thing by walking away, it take a man of strength to do what you did.

Answer 5

If he is really a friend, talk to him, tell him you were just getting too into the game and you don't want to fight over something so stupid. There is enough negativity without losing a friend over a simple hockey game. If he isn't really a friend, then just let it be, let him be the first one to throw a punch etc.

Answer 6

It is my opinion that you did the right thing. Aparently he has some issues that he needs to address. Backing your teammate is nothing that a real friend would be upset over. I hope that the weo of you can figure it out. But I comend you on keeping your head and walking away. Take care and you have a nice day as well.

Answer 7

Walking away was good but pushing him was wrong--that just made the whole thing worse--in the eyes of the law, you assaulted him because even though he did something to the goalie-between the two of you- you started it and he retaliated with a kick--you should apologize and see what happens--your lucky he doesn't bring charges up on you

Answer 8

Hes probably just mad because you embarrassed him in front of his other friends i think you have let him cool down enough by now so just call him and say hey man I'm sorry i pushed you i just got into the game i really hope your not mad at me and if hes a true friend he will come around hope this helps
P.S. Sorry about your grandma

Answer 9

You should not walk away from a fight at all!!
May be if you stayed their you could fix things up.Or maybe you can fight and get it over with.I think someone could get mad over a hockey game because it might of been important to him.Maybe you should talk to him about the game or fight.If he does not want to speak you then just forget about it and ignore what people say about it.

Answer 10

You need to chill for awhile..Just think about important things in your life. Remember your grandma,good times with her and the thing with hocky should put it self behind you..

People do get crazy over stupid games..hockey is an example of how dumb things can get. yes ,it's a cool game but .if you wanna get the sh** beat out of you at least once a month during the season have at it . theres other sports out there that have the rep of being a contact sport but are less brutal........


You think about it and decide for yourself. Hope that guy isn't waiting to "get' you ...Sorry for the death in your family......Just suck it up for the sport or choose another.

Answer 11

Well, there is a time and a place to fight, but that wasn't one of them. I think you did the right thing by walking away. If your friend is still mad at you, it's okay because I get the feeling that your friend is an asshole. He doesn't sound like a great friend anyways.