The NHL Shootout and Other Potential Changes
Hockey has been in my blood for over three decades. I started playing at age six and watched the New York Islanders on WHT television with my dad after the…
Fighting
Fighting in Hockey – A Fan’s Struggle
Twenty-six seconds into a game between Ottawa and Toronto, a hockey fight occurred (warning, this video may disturb some viewers). I’ve been watching hockey for close to 40 years. Growing…
How The Enforcer Is Ruining The Game
It’s one of the most debated topics in hockey, and it gets arguably the most heated. No, it’s not team Ovi, or team Sid. It’s whether fighting belongs in the…
Twilight of the Goons?
Head injuries and hockey have a long, storied history together, much like peanut butter and jam. However, over the past few years there has been a growing concern over the…
Could toughness be an issue for the Ottawa Senators?
Last season one of the main headlines from the NHL was the surprising success of the Ottawa Senators, a team picked to finish in the bottom of the standings, instead…
“The Last Gladiators” Delivers Harsh Truth About Fighting in NHL
Originally published in 2014, THW takes a look at The Last Gladiators, a seminal film on fighting in hockey. All you want to know about guys like Chris Nilan, Bob…
Is Fighting Dead In The NHL?
In light of the recent rule changes at the OHL level which will see players suspended for fighting more than ten times per season, one wonders if there will be…
Goons and Cheap Shots: Keeping Hockey Out Of The Mainstream
Expectations We have within us an innate sense of right and wrong. Along with that comes a desire to see justice done and for equality. When we see injustice and…
A Letter to OHL Commissioner David Branch
Dear David Branch, The OHL championship final series between the London Knights and the Niagara IceDogs has begun and I feel that this is the best time to…
Sidney Crosby showcases fighting’s place in NHL
Why is everyone upset about the surplus of fighting in this year’s NHL playoffs? Goon is a word being thrown around a lot. I guess sticking up for your teammates…
The Fans Have Spoken: Fighting Still Popular In Hockey
Over the last 15 years, it’s no secret that the NHL has wanted to shy away from the Slap Shot-esque reputation that followed the sport of hockey throughout it’s history.…
2012 NHL Playoffs: It’s Not Old-Time Hockey, It’s Dirty Hockey
As in any sport, the time of the year that is the most anticipated by fans across the world is the start of the playoffs. In the NHL, this holds…