[airborne]

Funny how fighting has been pushed out of main stream hockey here in North America, in favor of a faster, more “European style”, and here we have Europeans in the biggest fighting incident in hockey.

BTW, I hate the original ‘Slapshot’ movie.

[1rudeboy]

Best fight ever. Don't dare argue (look at the way they congratulate each other at the end).

[headsonpikes]

Judging by the empty seats in the arena, the owners are probably desperate for attention; gladiatorial violence is the lowest common denominator of public amusements.

The potential of a fight and the occasional toe-to-toe slugfest keeps chippy play to a minimum in this fast dangerous game. Otoh, dropping the gloves several times a game destroys the flow of the match. The NHL has a good balance these days.