I read through this article and I thought it was quite funny. Thought I would share it with you guys. Don't know how true it is but I see the merits in building team chemistry and what not!
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It’s a shame, really. The stories are there. Several years ago, one Eastern Conference team established a dedicated bank account and bought a Square credit card reader to facilitate transactions, a practice since passed down to its minor league affiliate. For one Central Division club, falling down in warm-ups merits payment of $300. For another, posting certain photos on Twitter—kissing one’s girlfriend, for instance—invariably draws the ire of the Fine Master, the player trusted with collecting payment. That same team once docked someone for eating an apple in the hot tub.
Kangaroo court is hilarious. I have been on both sides for a different sport, and while we weren't having people pay fines it was great. Being the "lawyer" was hilarious, although there was zero percent chance that your "client" was going to be found innocent. I think its a total team building thing though.
lol I've heard a few of those before from some buddies and from what I hear it's not something serious but is done for team building and motivation to win games.
Kangaroo Courts and Fine System in the NHL
