No, fighting in hockey is between designated players, usually two per team. They drop the gloves, circle, and trade punches when they grab jerseys. When one falls or takes a knee, linesmen separate them, escort them to the penalty box, & the crowd gets its entertainment. As neat and predictable as kabuki.
When brawls involve players and fans, then all bets are off.
Who is the Metta World Peace of hockey?
You are not talking about college or high school hockey with this. Fighting is a mainstay in the NHL, but prohibited in college and high school hockey.
In the NCAA, fighting is penalized with a five-minute major and a game disqualification, meaning that the offending player is out of that game and the next game.
In the National Federation of High school rules it falls under Sportsmanship:
All coaches, officials, administrators, parents and participants need to understand their role in education-based athletics and activities.
Fair play and respect are an essential part of high school hockey.
Create a positive learning environment and respect all participants, fans, officials, coaches and administrators.
There are penalties, but no need to display them.
These are kids 12 and under. They are not playing for the Cup or millions of dollars. They need to learn sportsmanship along with technique and how to properly accept winning and losing. Fair play is the only accepted prospect and the coaches should provide an example. I have officiated many sports at high school and college level along with amateur and professional ranks. There is no need for fighting in youth programs unless it is a fighting sport like boxing or martial arts. And they are governed with an iron fist toward proper technique and restraint. Sports at that level are for instruction and confidence building along with citizenship. Please don’t mix it up with money and professional players. It doesn’t match.
rwood