And in Hockey News, Rangers beat New Jersey Devils, litteraly. 5 on 5 brawl to start the game.

[Yarddog]

I just dont understand Hocky. Why do they even bother to call fouls in this game? In any other sport they would be suspended for half a season but here it's just part of the game. Was thinking maybe we could promote this sport over in the M.E. somehow, as it would be a great way to let off some steam.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Violence never solves anything.

 

[Lord Long Rod]

I love hockey!

 

[Oddball]

You know shit is brewing when sticks aren't firmly on the ice...Certainly not unprecedented....

 

[Oddball]

Here's the whole sequence from earlier in the season....

 

[rightwinger]

They fight like girls

 

[Yarddog]

You know shit is brewing when sticks aren't firmly on the ice...Certainly not unprecedented....

This was a classic though, as the fight was to start the game. At least they safely knocked the hockey puck out of the way so that it wouldnt be damaged during the brawl!

 

[Yarddog]

They fight like girls

I guess its hard to get a good swing, standing on ice. Not sure you would do much better.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

What other sport, has the refs just standing and allowing players to openly brawl? Other than "professional" wrestling?

 

[rightwinger]

I guess its hard to get a good swing, standing on ice. Not sure you would do much better.

No solid footing, helmets, pads…..tough guys

Might as well be a bunch of girls

 

[shockedcanadian]

What other sport, has the refs just standing and allowing players to openly brawl? Other than "professional" wrestling?

It is as uncivilized as Canada. It is our presence that made the NHL a circus, niche sport unfortunately.

 

[Yarddog]

No solid footing, helmets, pads…..tough guys

Might as well be a bunch of girls

Now that you mention it !

 

[jwoodie]

Cage fighting on ice.