Might be thinking of 1970’s or 80’s hockey.
I like the latest version where skilled hockey is played.
There is skill involved in aggressive checking and dealing with aggressive checking.
I like my football to be of the three or four yards and a cloud of dust variety, and appreciate aggressive but clean hockey.
There is skill in that—and it can even be feminine in a Canadian sort of way. I have a former student who is now a contemplative Nun who could hold her own against the guys.
Which reminds me of another song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvuHQkwMRmo