Why Hockey Should Be Banned
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James Cerniglia
Professor Boland
English Period 4
3/15/14
National Hockey League Fighting
Throughout the history of the National Hockey League, there has always been controversy whether fighting should remain legal. Some games consist of many fights but some consist of none. February 2nd 2011, the Islanders and Penguins had a game filled to the brim with fights; “Fans got to watch one of the most penalized games in recent memory characterized by 15 fighting majors, 11 game misconducts and 346 penalty minutes (Islanders 9, Penguins3).” Some people say this was one of the most dishonoring games of hockey while others claim it was the game of a lifetime to see. Although fighting is opposed by many, it should remain legal in the National …show more content…
Fighting may improve safety by preventing more serious injuries, but there needs to be more limits on fighting to keep players still accountable for their actions. “In recent years the NHL has taken steps to improve player safety, mainly related to head shots. Rule 48 made hits to the head illegal, and suspensions increased to serve as a deterrent. Fighting doesn 't carry the same standard. There were no rules in place to suspend Emery beyond a game misconduct and 29 penalty minutes, even if the league doesn 't support a player landing a dozen punches to an opponent 's head. But the NHL has taken steps to reduce fighting without banning it. The instigator rule was instituted in 1992 to punish players who clearly initiate fights, leaving the bench to join an altercation carries an automatic 10-game suspension safer and so-called "staged" fights are becoming less popular (NHL safer with fighting, players say).” “The ‘Third Man In’ rule was enacted to do away with the bench-clearing brawl. The rule gave an automatic ejection to the first player to join a fight already in progress (To Protect and Serve).” These quotes
James Cerniglia
Professor Boland
English Period 4
3/15/14
National Hockey League Fighting
Throughout the history of the National Hockey League, there has always been controversy whether fighting should remain legal. Some games consist of many fights but some consist of none. February 2nd 2011, the Islanders and Penguins had a game filled to the brim with fights; “Fans got to watch one of the most penalized games in recent memory characterized by 15 fighting majors, 11 game misconducts and 346 penalty minutes (Islanders 9, Penguins3).” Some people say this was one of the most dishonoring games of hockey while others claim it was the game of a lifetime to see. Although fighting is opposed by many, it should remain legal in the National …show more content…
Fighting may improve safety by preventing more serious injuries, but there needs to be more limits on fighting to keep players still accountable for their actions. “In recent years the NHL has taken steps to improve player safety, mainly related to head shots. Rule 48 made hits to the head illegal, and suspensions increased to serve as a deterrent. Fighting doesn 't carry the same standard. There were no rules in place to suspend Emery beyond a game misconduct and 29 penalty minutes, even if the league doesn 't support a player landing a dozen punches to an opponent 's head. But the NHL has taken steps to reduce fighting without banning it. The instigator rule was instituted in 1992 to punish players who clearly initiate fights, leaving the bench to join an altercation carries an automatic 10-game suspension safer and so-called "staged" fights are becoming less popular (NHL safer with fighting, players say).” “The ‘Third Man In’ rule was enacted to do away with the bench-clearing brawl. The rule gave an automatic ejection to the first player to join a fight already in progress (To Protect and Serve).” These quotes