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Date: | Thu, 18 Jun 1992 17:12:51 -0400 |
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From an article in the Star Tribune today:
(From News Services)
FIGHTING MAY BE ELIMINATED!
For the first time in the NHL's 75-year history, team owners are seriously
considering rule changes that virtually might eliminate fighting. At the league
meetings in Montreal this weekend, owners will discuss and probably vote on a
proposal to eject any player penalized for fighting. The current punishment is
a 5-minute penalty.
The debate could produce the boardroom equivalent of a bench-clearing brawl.
With the league's current state of disarray at the leadership level --- John
Ziegler is stepping down as president, but no successor has been determined ---
it is impossible to predict an outcome.
"A lot of people are nervous about this," said Jim Lites, executive vice presi-
dent of the Detroit Red Wings. "It is a hotly contested issue. Aggressiveness
is part of our game."
I couldn't resist posting this even though it pertains only to the NHL. I had
a really good laugh when I saw it in the paper today! *grin*
GOPHER NOTE:
Former Gopher defenseman and 1992 Olympic hopeful Lance Pitlick is getting
married tomorrow evening to former Gopher gymnast Lisa Wittwer.
All the best to Lance and Lisa!
-Carol
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