Top Junior League Making a Very Controversial Decision
It's been proven that fighting in hockey leads to injury and gives a bad reputation to the sport. On one hand it's great for the show, on the other, it almost never ends well for the players.
Discussions about banning fights in hockey have been ongoing for several years, and it is possible that such a ban could be implemented sooner than expected.
The QMJHL Planning To Ban Fighting
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League plans to ratify a new rule this June that would ban fighting completely. The league had previously implemented a 10-minute misconduct penalty for every fighting major, but it hasn't been as effective as they had hoped.
A spokesperson of the QMJHL made the following statement about this matter:
They are currently considering new punishments for fighting, including match penalties for both players involved. However, there could potentially be an exception clause that would allow players to defend themselves if they were considered to be an aggressive instigator.
The issue of fighting in hockey has been a controversial one for many years. While some argue that it is a part of the game and adds to the excitement and physicality, others point out the serious injuries that can result from fights.
The QMJHL's efforts to crack down on fighting could have a significant impact on the sport, as the league is one of the major junior leagues in Canada and has produced many NHL players. If the QMJHL does decide to ban fighting altogether or impose stricter penalties, it could set a precedent for other leagues to follow.
With pressure from both inside and outside the sport to reduce the amount of fighting in hockey, it will be interesting to see how this issue continues to develop in the next few months.
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