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Should hockey players be allowed to fight, even though there are issues…
Should hockey players be allowed to fight, even though there are issues with concussions in the sport?
History & Background
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In the early days of the NHL, fighting was not subject to the rules that it is today.
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First argument: Allowing fighting in hockey makes the sport safer as it holds players accountable for their actions.
When players are injured by unsafe hits or plays, teammates choose to fight to stand up for their team and teammates.
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Third argument: The majority of concussions that are incurred in the NHL are from player to player contact and not fighting.
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Ice hockey is a fast paced contact sport that has greater than 50% on the players in the NHL missing games due to significant injuries. For every 100 games, there are 5.8-6.1% chance of getting a concussion.
Specialized Information
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There are about 80 hockey concussions per year with the majority coming from charging and checks from behind and not from fighting.
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Did you know that hockey is the only professional sport that you do not receive an immediate ejection for fighting in?
Did you know that football and boys lacrosse have the highest incidence of concussions with hockey being significantly lower?
Thesis
Hockey players should be allowed to fight even though there are issues with concussions in the sport because it makes the sport safer, it attracts fans to the game and the majority of the concussions that are incurred are from player to player contact and not fighting.
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