Although it may seem strange, the scene we are going to describe is not part of the UFC or a new alternative martial arts on ice. It all takes place in the American Hockey League (AHL), in a match between the Belleville Senators and the Manitoba Moose. Twelve minutes and fourteen seconds into the second period when You will be destroyed y Tiyrel farmer They took off their gloves and started hitting each other. Of course, everything happened within the limits of the regulations. If you don’t believe it, look.
It was 30 seconds of pure vertigo. Pinecones that came and went. Imana, from the Bellevilles, lost her helmet, but she was very accurate and landed a punch directly to Bauer’s face. Even the man from the Manitoba Moose, despite having had protection over his head, was the one who took the worst part: one of his rival’s blows hit his eyebrow and he ended up with his entire face bloody. .
Once the moment of fighting had passed, it was clear that the players had worked up their nerve and shook hands to continue with the game.
It is true that no one will remember the game, but the Bellevilles won 3-1 and went away celebrating. Of course, it could be said that the boxing evening was won by the Canadian player, Manitoba Moose.
Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey
It looks like a neighborhood code. “Let them stick.” Or, “let the desire go out.” And, there is some of that. It occurs in the leagues of the United States and Canada. The referees allow the players to “hold on to each other” so that conflicts do not escalate in the games.
This situation is prohibited in the Olympic Games.
On the other hand, players must put down their sticks and gloves before starting a fight. And both the referees and their teammates can separate if things escalate. This can also cause the conflict to escalate and there is no way to stop it.
The referees closely monitor the fight and, once the fight is over, the players can be sanctioned.
The one who started the fight will surely take the brunt of it and spend a few minutes in the locker room.