Hockey Culture

Hockey, traditionally, is an aggressive sport. With body contact as one of its main components in combination with the speed and intensity of the players, aggression and toughness are key elements to an individual being successful in this sport. These are also key elements to violent activity, which is a common occurrence in hockey when viewed by individuals who know little about the game or have little interest in hockey. However, to many hockey fans, …

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