Carter Scheel
Nancy Reuter
English 6/7
13 February 2023
Fighting In Hockey
Did you know that from 2018 to 2019 there was a 17% chance for a fight to break out each game? I believe fighting in hockey should be allowed because it increases fans and entertainment value. It Is a crucial element of hockey. And it is a way to punish plays not seen by the referees.
First off I believe that fighting in hockey increases game entertainment and draws in fans. A poll online showed that a majority of fans opposed a ban. Sean McIndoe says “Three hours later, the incident has 1 million views on YouTube. Every second member of the hockey media writes identical anti-fighting columns, which nobody reads.” This is important because it shows what the fans think of fighting in hockey.
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It would be hard to implement such a rule now as most players are used to the on-ice bouts. A pole held showed that 98% of NHL players opposed a ban. People say that ever since the NHL's creation in 1917 that it has been an important aspect of hockey. (Wyshynski 2012 p.1) This is important because it shows that fighting is a key element of hockey.
Last but not least I believe that fighting in hockey can be a way of punishment for dirty plays. Dirty plays are somewhat common in hockey and may not always be caught by refs. A lot of fights start this way and it holds both the fighter and the cheater accountable for their actions. This often means that the cheater may not cheat anymore making the game fairer. This is important because it shows that fighting can lead to less fighting. (Buccigross 2007 p.1)
I agree that injuries can happen in on-ice bouts but like I said these fights are often triggered by the players who play dirty and fights will happen less when cheaters stop because of fear of more fights. (Cohen 2011 p.1) This is important because it shows that injuries can happen but can be stopped with