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Fighting has been a part of ice hockey since the sport's rise in popularity in 19th century Canada. [1] There are a number of theories behind the integration of fighting into the game; the most common is that the relative lack of rules in the early history of hockey encouraged physical intimidation and control. [1]
The game took place at the Spectrum (pictured 2008) in Philadelphia on January 6, 1972. [1]The Philadelphia Flyers and the St. Louis Blues had both joined the National Hockey League (NHL) as expansion teams during the 1967 NHL expansion, [4] and going into the 1971–72 season, both teams were in the league's West Division. [5]
Fighting, or fisticuffs, is also penalized but is considered by many hockey enthusiasts, particularly in North America, to be quite distinct from stick-swinging or other violent acts. They regard fighting as an entrenched, acceptable and integral part of the game. On the ice, referees may impose penalties for prohibited activities.
The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils were quick to choose violence during Wednesday's matchup, engaging in an all-out fight that saw all but two players ejected as soon as the game opened.
All 10 players on the ice were ejected by officials after a wild fight during an NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers.
In the 2007–08 NHL season fights occurred in 38.46% of the games, up from 33% the season before, which was just below the pre-lockout fighting level of 41.14% of games in the 2003–04 season. [11] The frequency has steadily declined over time, from 1.3 fights per game in the late 1980s to 0.5 in 2012.
Half way through the first period, the first fight of the game occurred when Haley fought with Craig Adams. A second fight broke out late in the period when the Islanders' Trevor Gillies squared off with Penguins' enforcer Eric Godard with just over two minutes left in the period. At the end of the first, New York had scored four goals on ...
The media drew comparisons between the game and the "Broad Street Bullies" era of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1970s, when they played very aggressive hockey with numerous fights. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] At the conclusion of the game Bobby Clarke, Philadelphia's general manager, attempted to enter the Senators' dressing room to confront their ...