Hockey Fights

They make a boring game more interesting. They make a losing game worth watching.

Hockey is pretty much the only sport in which players can get into a full blown fist fight, and be back in the game in 2-5 minutes.

But why is it allowed? Is it only in the NHL? Why do they do it?

The main reason it’s allowed is that it’s tradition. Fighting in hockey has been around since the 19th century.

And no, it doesn’t only happen in the NHL. It exists in ametuer hockey, just as much as professional hockey.

As for why they do it, it usually has to do with frustration. Most players fight because they are frustrated that another player is playing dirty or basically doing things they shouldn’t. Usually in these situations, they player that starts the fight feels that the other one has not been punished for what ever it is that they did.



For more on hockey fighting see:
Wikipedia - Fighting In Hockey

Also, for some fighting videos see:
Hockey Fights