Favorite lesser-known enforcers?

[AZviaNJ]

Garry Howatt, middleweight who took on the heavyweights (especially the Flyers) and handled himself very well. Beat the tar out Schultz at least once.

 

[PatrikBerglund]

Mark Major was frightening.

 

[Lion Hound]

Darin Kimble was a lot of fun to watch. Grab on and fire away! Didn't matter if he fought the toughest guy in the league or a no don't. He still fought the same way. His TKO on Troy Crowder was a great tilt. At the time Crowder was crushing everyone he squared off with. Kimble put him down!

 

[Steelhead16]

Don't know if Jeff Odgers is an unknown, but he was onebof my favorites. Stood up for everyone and worked his ass off on teams that were terrible in San Jose. Was also part of the culture change when they got better. Could play a bit of hockey, too.

First one I thought of as well. Always game.
Kevin Evans was another guy I thought of. He only played 9 NHL games but he was a nasty one.

 

[ponder719]

First name that came to mind, and he doesn't seem to be quite as much of a deep cut as some of the ones listed here, is Donald Brashear. Bialowas is a very good call, too.

 

[vandymeer13]

First name that came to mind, and he doesn't seem to be quite as much of a deep cut as some of the ones listed here, is Donald Brashear. Bialowas is a very good call, too.

How is "The Don" Donald Brashear not well known. He is top 20 all time, definitely not unknown.

 

[mattihp]

How is "The Don" Donald Brashear not well known. He is top 20 all time, definitely not unknown.

This.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

Mike Brown

 

[Sheppy]

Mike Brown

One of my least liked fighters.

 

[M2Beezy]

Adam Mcquaid

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Eric Godard will always be one of my favourites.

 

[Hobnobs]

Bob Boughner

Kirk Tomlinson

Bill Huard

and I guess Eric Cairns can be counted as unknown today.

 

[Modernman]

Serge Roberge...by far

 

[Fenian24]

Serge Roberge...by far

Brother Mario was tough as well.

 

[nnynetpotato]

Garry Howatt, middleweight who took on the heavyweights (especially the Flyers) and handled himself very well. Beat the tar out Schultz at least once.

If we're looking at middleweights,consider Stan Johnathan.

 

[#66]

Jay Miller and Jim Korn

 

[FiveHoled]

Big Jim Kyte.

 

[Steve]

Ryan Vandenbussche favorite all time. I really liked Jim Vandermeer as well. Others not widely known
Joel Rechlicz very entertaining
Trevor Gillies because I know him.
Jon Mirasty Jermey Yablonski same as wrecker
Kevin Sawyer and Paul Laus. Are two others when I started watching hockey who I liked.
Known enforcers
Bob Probert Stu Grimson Derek Boogard Colton Orr Brian McGrattan.
Guys I hated
Donald Brashear Aaron Downey Chris Simon Dale Puriton Andrew Peters. Early Stortini pretty much guys like him in the beginning who hugged and not throw.

I remember a great fight between Lucic and Rechlicz and I'll never forget Jack Edwards awesome line "Rechlicz is being reckless... with his face" and "hes assaulting Lucic' knuckles with his nose".

That was a great fight.

 

[swoopster]

I'll give Lyndon Byers a second and what about player turned outstanding referee...Paul Stewart!

 

[ickie*]

brendan walsh was maniacal, would take on anyone. had a pretty sneaky release, too. was a fan favorite for providence in the ahl. 953 pims in 175 ahl games.

 

[Juan]

A couple of rink rat old-timers whose opinions I respect say Justin McPolin is the toughest fighter they've ever seen come out of Ontario. Didn't have the talent to make it to the NHL but had a short and illustrious career in the Coast.

Unfortunately, things did not end well for Mr. McPolin off the ice:

http://www.saultstar.com/2010/12/07/mazzuca-chiarello-weigh-in-on-troubled-mcpolin

 

[vandymeer13]

I remember a great fight between Lucic and Rechlicz and I'll never forget Jack Edwards awesome line "Rechlicz is being reckless... with his face" and "hes assaulting Lucic' knuckles with his nose".

That was a great fight.

Jack edwards is brutal

 

[Steve]

Jack edwards is brutal

Agreed, but those were some great improvised quotes.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Larry Playfair is never mentioned among the all-time fighters....but should be. Top 10 all-time IMO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K8m_ZMLmio

 

[boundaryclick]

Mark Major was frightening.

Yes! I would say indeed! Though, Major is “a great fit†with the Ontario Hockey League club.