I've never played high level competitive hockey (or even low level -- lol) -- do the little hacks and slashes even make much of a difference? Obviously a two-hander to the wrist is going to cause some damage, but if the vast majority of "taps" to the hand/glove area make little to no difference, what is the downside to removing that element of the game completely?
I recall watching a lacrosse game (in person) for the first time, and players would constantly hack and slash but it seemed like it made absolutely no difference.
|