Toronto Maple Leafs Player’s Superman Punch During Fight Went Horribly Wrong for Him
That's right, Toronto's Simon Benoit jumped in the air and threw said superman punch at Utah's Michael Kesselring. And while it looked like a wild move, it didn't have the payoff that Benoit was ...
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Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey
Fighting is one of ice hockey's unique elements, and it is the only sport where throwing punches is not only allowed, but sometimes encouraged. Despite a cooling off in recent years, fighting ...
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Why is fighting allowed in hockey? Explaining the rules, penalties and more to know
A fight could be one of highlights of the season in most sports. Baseball fans can vividly remember Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson squaring up, or Rougned Odor punching Jose Bautista. Hockey takes ...
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Why does hockey allow fighting?
According to Britannica, fighting has been part of NHL hockey since its formation in 1917. In 1922, the NHL instituted Rule 56: Fisticuffs, which states, “A major penalty shall be imposed on any ...