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" We are going to guarantee a fight ." "If there is not a single fight in the five minutes major, every fan will get a free ticket to the nest team's home game" announced the Aeros.


I was shock to hear that. You might think that the team is crazy or the commentator announced it wrongly but don't be shock here's the big news." Fighting is very common in ice hockey and the shocking news is its is not banned but actually promoted. Fighting is a very established part of ice hockey and some of the fans solely come to these games because of fighting.


Fighting and hockey go together like a heart and brain, you cant have one and not the other of else it will malfunction same to hockey if there are no fights many fans will lose interest in it and it will become a boring game. Hockey would not be the same without it.


The ice hockiers that "fight" are called the enforcers which are hired by team to sort of deter rough play and to protect the teams star player. Fighting occurs very often by the raise of a stick or accidentally tripping the other over as they are moving at very fast speed.


You may think that fighting means just aiming punches and kicks towards the opponent but in ice hockey fighting need SKILLS. You may think why does fighting need skills well there are many tactics that player use so that it is to their advantage.


One is the "Gordie Howe's tactic" which is to hold the sweater of the opponent right around his armpit so as to impede his movements then to aim as many punches at him.The other is "going for it" which is the basic tactic which means putting one's head down and aiming as many punches as he can.Well you may think this is very brutal but this to teams are important and necessary.


The jerseys now are sewn on with tie down straps to prevent removal because of one man call Rob Ray. He would always remove his Jersey during fights so his opponent would have nothing to grab on thus it is hard for the opponent to gain balance. This rule is usually called the Rob Ray's rule.


Fighting usually happen between two enforcers but there was a time when everyone was involved in a fight even the goalies! They fought because one of their captain was hurt. The bad part was that its was the coach that directed the fight he was heard telling the enforcers to "Go out and get them!" and one of the player called Ruff ran over the glass and shouted in the microphone " Don't go after my F***ing captain"

In this situation many people will think that fighting will lead to violence and even serious injuries inflicted on players but nothing is still done to it because fighting is a major factor on why fans come to attend hockey shows, banning fighting would cause lesser people to come and watch and thus many of the teams will lose money as well as sponsors.
Well ice hockey is still a very fantastic and exciting game and is certainly not for the faint hearted. Its a good way to enjoy yourself in the spectacular goals and the booming cheers by the crowds every second.
So long people, i am preparing to go for a ice hockey match with my friends. Join us and i promise you that it won't be a disappointment but you will surely enjoy it.