Fighting: Helmet Removal Loop Hole

[Papa Mocha 15]

This was too funny.

Gallant and Barch are engaging in a fight and decide to take each other's helmet off before fighting to avoid the additional 2 minute minor penalty of removing their own helmets. The fight itself was pretty spirited.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

Genius

 

[deeshamrock]

Those tough guys are more than just a pretty face. And it's very clever for them to think that up before the 2nd fight.
I guess the NHL will amend that rule...

 

[HYORI 1963]

Those tough guys are more than just a pretty face. And it's very clever for them to think that up before the 2nd fight.
I guess the NHL will amend that rule...

Better yet, they should delete it. It's over-protective, and a silly rule.

 

[TheSentinel]

It kinda looks like Gallant said "no no wait, keep your helmet on. Take mine off, i'll get your's." Then he said something inaudible with his fists.

 

[ru4reals]

Yeah kind of a dumb rule personally, but it was hilarious seeing them take each others helmet off! Loved it just because of the rule!

 

[KingKopitar11*]

Isn't it more dangerous to fight someone with a Helmet on from the damage to the hands?

 

[KingsHockey24]

This is such a dumb rule, this is going to make fights this season look so Pejorative Slured..

 

[redcard]

Isn't it more dangerous to fight someone with a Helmet on from the damage to the hands?

More dangerous for hands, less dangerous for heads.

 

[bral]

I don't get it. If they both take off their own helmets, the penalties offset no?

 

[Kurrilino]

It is not allowed to take off you OWN helmet.
Something "incorrect equipment" rule