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Ikeda, Sanford
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Fall 2018
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2018
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Fighting in the National Hockey League has been on a steady decline for the past several years despite being considered a key part of the sport. Pro-fighting advocates say that fighting serves as an entertaining alternative method of policing the game and holding players accountable for their actions on the ice, as well as deterring dirty play. On the other hand, fighting comes with great costs and implications that go beyond the sport itself. This paper explains the reasons why fighting is diminishing in the NHL, as well as discusses the implications and effects of fighting on the quality of the sport, the fan base, the players and other hockey leagues. Ultimately, the benefits of fighting do not outweigh the costs of fighting.
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