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Hatter · 08-19-2018, 01:11 PM

I don't think body checking is an essential component of the game. If you took the rules from women's hockey, but substituted the physically stronger athletes from the men's game you would still have an incredible sport. Women's hockey isn't bereft of body contact. Likewise, basketball isn't lacking physical play without body checking as well.

I love the modern game, but I don't want the lives of the athletes damaged either. Listening to stories from guys like Marc Savard is heartbreaking.

Arguing that other jobs are dangerous is not a great argument either. Other professions take every possible precaution to protect the health of their workers. I work at heights and nobody has ever told me to not wear a harness because I'd be more efficient without one.

The hockey arena is not a gladiator arena. We can do more to protect the health of these athletes.

08-19-2018, 01:11 PM	#32
Hatter Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary Exp:	I don't think body checking is an essential component of the game. If you took the rules from women's hockey, but substituted the physically stronger athletes from the men's game you would still have an incredible sport. Women's hockey isn't bereft of body contact. Likewise, basketball isn't lacking physical play without body checking as well. I love the modern game, but I don't want the lives of the athletes damaged either. Listening to stories from guys like Marc Savard is heartbreaking. Arguing that other jobs are dangerous is not a great argument either. Other professions take every possible precaution to protect the health of their workers. I work at heights and nobody has ever told me to not wear a harness because I'd be more efficient without one. The hockey arena is not a gladiator arena. We can do more to protect the health of these athletes.