prompt: as a hockey fan it has always bothered me that fighting is allowed.  i know that anyone involved in a fight is generally given a five minute penalty. i don't think that's enough.  i believe fighting of any kind should result in a five game suspension.  i think fighting will disappear with that kind of penalty.  there is no need for fighting in hockey.
chosen.content: as a hockey fan it has always bothered me that fighting is allowed.  i know that anyone involved in a fight is generally given a five minute penalty. i don't think that's enough.  i believe fighting of any kind should result in a five game suspension.  i think fighting will disappear with that kind of penalty.  there is no need for fighting in hockey.
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chosen.content: While some fans believe that hockey fighting should be completely removed from the game, the NHL itself takes a different stance. In an article released in May 2020, the League stated that "NHL Players believe fighting is an important check for player safety", citing a decrease in the number of ejections since players began fighting to deescalate situations instead of dropping the gloves. Additionally, the article cited the belief that suspensions for fighting, while sometimes necessary, could result in further negative effects such as fines and the risk of suspensions increasing for repeated offences. With that in mind, it would seem that further restrictions are unnecessary at this time and that increased discipline for fight participants should remain on a case-by-case basis. While some fans believe that eliminating fighting from the game should be explored, it would appear that the current method of managing fighting is more suitable for the time being.
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rejected.content: as a hockey fan it has always bothered me that fighting is allowed.  i know that anyone involved in a fight is generally given a five minute penalty. i don't think that's enough.  i believe fighting of any kind should result in a five game suspension.  i think fighting will disappear with that kind of penalty.  there is no need for fighting in hockey.
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rejected.content: As a hockey fan, I also believe fighting should be discouraged and penalized to some extent. However, it is still a part of the sport and its culture, and the risk of severe punishment has not necessarily deterred people from doing it. A five-game suspension may not be enough to completely eradicate fighting, as you rightfully mentioned. Therefore, it is likely that further preventive measures must be taken, such as better education and/or increased police presence, in order to make a lasting effect.
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