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When those players put on their uniform, they accept that they may get injured, may get in a fight or may take a cheap shot. There are rules against cheap shots, but they happen in every single game.
Anyways, my point is that the punch was not a criminal act, it was something that happens very often in hockey and thus it's an accepted part of the hockey game. So when the players suit up, they are accepting the potential for a fight.
Was it a criminal act - imo, no.
Is shit like that good for hockey - imo, no.
I'd love to see a MUCH cleaner game but its not going to happen until we get more consistent and better quality ref'ing.
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