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Old 12-08-2015, 11:41 AM   #34
Mean Mr. Mustard
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Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988 View Post
Physical play and fighting are two different things.

Physical play, If done cleanly, is to take you out of the play.

Fighting is bare knuckles to the side of your head, leading to concussions, trauma, brain damage, etc....

apples and oranges.
Physical play results in a sudden change in momentum, resulting in the brain making contact with the skull. Fighting while dangerous is likely less so than a number of the big hits that are celebrated here. A lot of the concussions are actually due to the head hitting the ice. Once again a sudden change in momentum.

They are apples and apples.
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