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Old 12-14-2017, 09:01 AM   #25
FlamingHomer
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I don't think fighting will be eliminated from the game anytime soon. But there could be rules about fighting that could make it safer. I've been a combative sports official for quite a while and the biggest difference between ring fighting and hockey fighting is the grabbing of the jersey. If hockey fighters just squared off and fought without holding on and pulling the head towards the punch, the blows would be lessened. It would also minimize being pulled to the ice where a lot of head trauma occurs.

Once a fighter goes down or takes a knee, the fight would be considered over and any further altercation would be penalized above and beyond.

You could add a 5 minute major for holding if you threw a punch while grabbing the jersey or equipment of the other participant.
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