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About T. Martina
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I can answer questions concerning rules, plays, game tips, and the NHL. I cannot answer personal player stats questions for many players. Opinion questions are welcome.

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I have played the game for over 18 years at all different levels (house, travel, high school, etc.) Also, I am a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and registered USA Hockey Official, working most levels of hockey.

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Hockey - hockey fights

Expert: T. Martina - 1/22/2009

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Why are fights allowed in hockey

Answer
Hello,

Basically, the physical nature of the game and the fact that when the game was first created there were minimal rules (none that addressed fighting) it just became a part of the game and has been accepted throughout the years.

Check out this webpage, it gives you a lot of really detailed information on the history of fighting in hockey:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fighting_in_ice_hockey

Hope this helps!

T

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