Although it may seem strange, the scene we will describe is not part of the UFC nor a new alternative martial art on ice. It all takes place in the American Hockey League (AHL), in a game between the Belleville Senators and the Manitoba Moose. Twelve minutes and fourteen seconds into the second period when Boko Ibama AND Tiyrel Bauer They took off their gloves and started hitting each other. Naturally everything happened within the limits of the law. If you don’t believe it, look.
It was 30 seconds of pure vertigo. Pinecones came and went. Imana, of Belleville, lost her helmet, but she was very precise and landed a punch directly in Bauer’s face. Even the Manitoba Elk, despite having had protection on his head, was the one who had the worst part: one of his rival’s shots hit his eyebrow and he found himself with blood all over his face.
Once the fighting moment passed, it was clear that the players had gathered their courage and shook hands to continue the game.
It’s true that no one will remember the match, but Belleville won 3-1 and went away to celebrate. Of course it can be said that the boxing evening was won by the Canadian player Manitoba Moose.
Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey
It sounds like a neighborhood code. “Let them attack.” Or “let the desire die away.” And there is something like that. It occurs in the United States and Canadian leagues. Referees allow players to “hold on to each other” so that conflicts do not escalate during matches.
This situation is prohibited at the Olympic Games.
On the other hand, players must put down their sticks and gloves before starting a fight. And both referees and their teammates can separate if things get worse. This can also cause the conflict to escalate and there is no way to stop it.
The referees monitor the match closely and, once it is over, players can be sanctioned.
The one who started the fight will definitely take the brunt of it and spend a few minutes in the locker room.
Source: Clarin
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