The National Hockey League is a professional ice hockey league in North America in which seven of the 31 teams are based in Canada. While the majority of Canadian NHL fans typically cheer for their local team, many Canadians living in the United States also follow their hometown teams. According to recent surveys, the most popular teams among Canadians living in the US are the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Vancouver Canucks. Keywords: NHL, Canada, United States, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Canucks.
Hockey is a sport known for its physicality and emotional intensity, and fights between players have long been an accepted, even celebrated, part of the game. However, these fights are increasingly being seen as criminal assaults, with some calling for players to be charged and held accountable for their actions. This article discusses the legal and moral implications of hockey fights, and whether they should be considered criminal assaults. Keywords: Hockey, Fights, Criminal Assault, Legal, Moral