Hockey Fights

  1. NHL Playoffs 2012: Craig Adams Must Be Suspended for Actions Against Flyers

    The Pittsburgh Penguins are down 3-0 in their opening round series, and are handling it just how anyone would suspect a team of their integrity level to do...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 1 month ago 1,867 reads 30 comments

  2. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins Show Frustration in Brawl Against Flyers

    This is what happens when a team blows multiple 2-0 leads against the same team and sees itself going down 3-0 in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 1 month ago 3,047 reads 50 comments

  3. Chris Neil and Matt Carkner Latest NHL Players to Make Cheap Opponents Respond

    The Stanley Cup Playoffs are a time when teams need to come together, and the Ottawa Senators are doing just that...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 1 month ago 474 reads 21 comments

  4. New York Rangers vs. Ottawa Senators Fight Shows Why NHL Needs Rule Change

    The NHL is developing a strange history of disciplining players with idiotic levels of severity. During Saturday's Game 2 between the Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers , ...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 1 month ago 2,968 reads 28 comments

  5. Jody Shelley Makes Michael Rupp Irrelevant in Flyers Game Against Rangers

    Maybe this is why Michael Rupp did not want to fight Jody Shelley earlier this season. Late in the first period of Tuesday night's game between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers , Shelley and Rupp squared off...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 1 month ago 2,338 reads 14 comments

  6. Philadelphia Flyers Fight Pittsburgh Penguins: What Caused the Line Brawl?

    "It was a gutless move by their coach. It’s just gutless." That's what Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette called the Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma ...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 2 months ago 9,802 reads 84 comments

  7. Brad Staubitz Adding Toughness to Montreal Canadiens, but Not an Enforcer

    One man can make a difference, but Brad Staubitz is not going to change everything for the Montreal Canadiens ...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 2 months ago 1,411 reads 1 comments

  8. NHL Fight Videos: 20 Best Hockey Brawls That Started Before the Puck Dropped

    Last week the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers opened their game with a three-on-three brawl involving Eric Boulton, Cam Janssen, Ryan Carter, Mike Rupp, Brandon Prust and Stu Bickel...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 2 months ago 5,174 reads 9 comments

  9. Ralph Nader and the NHL: Why Politician Is Correct to Ban Fighting from Hockey

    Fighting and hockey have always gone hand-in-hand like hot fudge on an ice cream sundae. But just like you don’t crave the ice cream any less without the topping, fights in hockey are an unessential addition to the game...

    T.J. Mcaloon Written by T.J. Mcaloon about 4 months ago 602 reads 20 comments

  10. Tom Sestito of Philadelphia Flyers Fighting to Keep His Spot

    Tom Sestito does not score goals, but he brings everything a hockey team needs from its fourth line. The 6' 5", 230-pounder was called up to the NHL on January 22nd following Danny Briere's concussion...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 4 months ago 1,916 reads 64 comments

  11. Brian McGrattan Fights His Way Back to the NHL with the Nashville Predators

    In the summer of 2010, Brian McGrattan was the odd man out. Derek Boogaard was signed to the New York Rangers as Jody Shelley was added to the Philadelphia Flyers ...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 7 months ago 879 reads 2 comments

  12. Pittsburgh Penguins Bench Steve MacIntyre: Are NHL Enforcers Useless?

    Prior to the start of the 2011-12 NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed the best fighter in the NHL. Steve MacIntyre was locked into a contract with one of the league's most talented teams...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 7 months ago 2,689 reads 15 comments

  13. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders Preview: More Brawls to Come?

    The Pittsburgh Penguins will be taking on the New York Islanders on October 25, 2011. It will be this season's first meeting between the two teams, who combined for 16 fights in six games last season...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 7 months ago 375 reads 9 comments

  14. NHL Fights and the Headshot Debate: Where's the Science?

    It would seem to be dark days for proponents of fighting in the NHL . Our champions in the media are few and far between and the loudest of them (see: Cherry, Don) appear to be descending further into senility by the minute...

    Dustin Olson Written by Dustin Olson about 8 months ago 387 reads 3 comments

  15. Arron Asham Sends a Message to the Washington Capitals

    Jay Beagle might think twice about touching Kris Letang as long as Arron Asham is Letang's teammate. The action occurred roughly six minutes into a game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 13, 2011...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 8 months ago 698 reads 6 comments

  16. NHL Sends Controversial Message by Promoting Evgeni Malkin's Fight

    Visit NHL .com today and try to understand what type of physical play the league is attempting to promote...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 8 months ago 3,876 reads 29 comments

  17. Jody Shelley Could Lose His Job as Philadelphia Flyers Enforcer to Tom Sestito

    The Broad Street Bullies were being pushed around. According to HockeyFights.com , in the 2009-2010 NHL season, the Philadelphia Flyers totaled 77 fighting majors, just one short of the NHL lead...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 8 months ago 1,921 reads 14 comments

  18. Instant Classics: 8 Must-See Hockey Movies

    As the hockey season is rapidly approaching, what better way is there to spend your weekend than with a bowl of popcorn and some cinema classics about our favorite sport? This is ...

    Andy Campbell Written by Andy Campbell about 8 months ago 1,072 reads 5 comments

  19. Pittsburgh Penguins Remain One of the NHL's Toughest Teams

    Uncertainty befalls the Pittsburgh Penguins during this upcoming season in no subject greater than the health of captain Sidney Crosby ...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 9 months ago 3,290 reads 8 comments

  20. Philadelphia Flyers: Ranking the Top 10 Fighters in Franchise History

    The Philadelphia Flyers are the NHL 's toughest franchise of all-time. From the Broad Street Bullies of the 1970's to the 1980's teams consisting of tough players such as Behn Wilson and Dave Brown, the Flyers have always been tough...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 9 months ago 4,312 reads 18 comments

  21. Philadelphia Flyers Enforcer of the Future: Derek Mathers

    With their last pick in the 2011 NHL Entry draft, the Philadelphia Flyers selected a 6'3", 230-pound prospect named Derek Mathers. Mathers played 55 games last season for the Ontario Hockey League's Peterborough Petes...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 10 months ago 6,003 reads 2 comments

  22. Riley Cote's Top 10 Best Fights

    A year ago on Aug. 9, 2010, former Philadelphia Flyers forward Riley Cote retired after playing 156 NHL games. Cote scored just one career goal, added six assists, but totaled 411 penalty minutes...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 10 months ago 1,013 reads 1 comments

  23. NHL Power Rankings: Top 10 Enforcers Currently in the NHL

    When the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Steve MacIntyre earlier this offseason, General Manager Ray Shero knew he was claiming ownership to one of the NHL 's most capable bodyguards for one of the league's most elite teams...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 10 months ago 6,514 reads 29 comments

  24. Hockey Fight Videos: Top 25 Best Knockouts in NHL History

    During the first day of NHL action in the 2010-2011 season, two of the NHL's biggest heavyweight fighters squared off in the Battle of Alberta...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 10 months ago 1,765 reads 9 comments

  25. Detroit Red Wings Need Another "Grind Line" to Make Up for Lack of Enforcer

    In the late 1980's the Detroit Red Wings were one of hockey's toughest teams. The "Bruise Brothers" Bob Probert and Joey Kocur are two of hockey's greatest all-time fighters...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 10 months ago 710 reads 15 comments