A year later in 1996 with fighting in the games the average when up to 6,900. Not only does fighting sell tickets, but it also allow us, the players, take out our frustrations on the ice. Fighting in hockey is a tradition. It is a part of the game and it is an attraction to fans. No, we feel law enforcement officials should not charge players with crimes that take place during a game.
Every sport involves a certain type of risk.
The idea is ridiculous because it takes away something that is part of the game of hockey. There is a level of violence in every sport, even baseball, where batters sometimes charge the mound after being beaned. It would be different if athletes charge the mound with a knife or shoot at the goalie with a gun so they can score a goal easier, but the violence we are talking about is accepted by players and fans as part of the game. The court agrees with this argument. 3 times since 1972 Congress has failed to pass any of the laws it has tried to enact against violence in sports.