it happens everywhere else, yet in hockey if that goes sticks and illegal hits will end a carreer faster that a fist !
2007-03-31 11:42:50 · 10 answers · asked by Joseph M 1 in Sports ➔ Hockey
It's still a part of the game, at least in the regular season BUT a lot of teams are deciding that that 20th Roster spot has to be given to somebody with some Hockey Skill, not a one dimensional enforcer.
Whether Hockey NEEDs fighting is debatable (and believe me we have in the last few weeks), but don't worry, it's not going anywhere right now.
2007-03-31 19:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two different issues. Fighting in hockey is headed for extinction. It's gone from the playoffs, gone from international play, gone from most amateur hockey. Let's face it -- most people aren't going to take it seriously until fighting is elminated from the sport.
When that happens, the authorities will have to take strong actions to make sure stickwork and other activities doesn't compensate. And while they are at it, make hits to the head illegal and punishable by suspension. If an NBA player did the equivalent of Chris Simon did, he'd go broke paying the fine.
2007-03-31 18:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fighting is not a part of the hockey i play it is against the rules in fact it is against the rules in all hockey.in the hockey i play no one is allowed to fight instead we rely on speed and teamwork and we position are bodies so no one can check us. sticks must remain on the ground at all times else we will get a penalty if it was a real game
2007-03-31 20:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by darren m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fighting isn't going anywhere in hockey. Its a completely necessary part of the game
2007-03-31 19:35:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bettman already announced that he has no intention of removing fighting, however he is trying to eliminate cheap shots. He said that if 2 guys agree to fight, let them, but if a Chris Simon goes around smacking people in the face with a stick, there will be consequences.
2007-04-01 00:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by skeletonking83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fighting is still a huge part of the game. Fights are exciting and keep casual fans going to the games.
2007-03-31 19:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by Smartest Man Alive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is hockey banning fighting? that's bogous
2007-03-31 18:46:24 · answer #7 · answered by JUSTIN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is still part of the game! good point made here.
i like the question! nice going
2007-03-31 18:56:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its still part of the game it always has and probably always will be
2007-04-01 07:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by abbers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea and you can bet on that and the game!
2007-03-31 18:48:41 · answer #10 · answered by Sean J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋