Yeah I get the unwritten rule stuff.
But if you're going to try to take my head off come at me with a legal hit. Don't try to kill me with a check I can't see coming.
Hockey player ordered to pay 700k for hit (beer league)
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Yeah I get the unwritten rule stuff.
But if you're going to try to take my head off come at me with a legal hit. Don't try to kill me with a check I can't see coming.
don't worry. he's most probably one of the many douches and tools here that think playoffs is nothing without someone blind cocking a player like Wilson does every year in the playoff and then praises the NHL for only disciplining a player for the minimum 2 games( you know because the victim walked it off)
I know this post won't be very popular here.
I have only ever played in a non-contact league. That is no hitting, no cross-checking, no hooking, etc. The organizer really doesn't want anyone getting hurt which is why our league has so many players.
You have to rely on speed, having an active stick, positioning, knowing the players and anticipating the play to defend. It always gets very competitive but it's always fun.
If anyone were to hit like how you mentioned, the organizer would simply ban them from coming back again(The organizer plays every game with us so he sees every play).
I have been hit a couple of times by accident though (because of the high speeds we play the game). The first time I got hit was pretty hard and I went flying and had a strong whiplash (I had no idea I was about to be hit). After that, I got way more respect for players who take hits every game.
The nice part is if anyone gets hurt, we stop the whole game and let the person get some help. So it is possible for you to have fun without contact.
Not surprisingly, skill and speed dominate these games and the scores are always high, even with excellent goaltending.
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All the beer leagues I've ever played in, are non contact anyways, so if your intent is to go hit someone in a non hitting beer league and you injure someone because of it, you deserve to pay up. This isn't the AHL or NHL, this is a beer league where people have everyday jobs and bills to pay and families to take care of, they're here to have some fun because they love the game still not because they're trying to make it to the bigs still. Know your rules before stepping on the ice, and if you want hitting then put your big boy pants on and go try out for a professional team, good luck with that 
While I understand what you are saying what goes in a hockey game doesn't necessarily go on the streets in terms of legal consequences was the meaning behind that
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Oh ok, that’s fair. You’re correct about that. I just think the line needs to be drawn somewhere. Hits and fighting that would otherwise be considered assault in real life are an accepted and established part of the sport, but intentionally trying to cause harm to somebody on the ice through a play that is clearly non-hockey related should have the potential for legal consequences, at least IMO.
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Am I the only one in this sub who's actually played organized hockey before?
Like half of the comments I've seen on this sub are so obviously written by non-athletes that it's almost humorous.
When I was in high school (3 year starter for our varsity hockey team) I would get a full-on sprint going and clock the **** outta whoever had the puck. My coaches called me "speedhawk" as a nickname caus I had such a nose for the puck and for those three seasons I was considered the most feared right winger in our conference. Senior year I led my team to the state semifinals only to get ****ed over by the refs in the 3rd but that's another conversation (DM me if you're interested in hearing about it)
So, yeah. I hope yall can understand why I feel like their's such a big disconnect between myself and your typical poster. Please tell me I'm not the only one who feels this way lol
Like half of the comments I've seen on this sub are so obviously written by non-athletes that it's almost humorous.
When I was in high school (3 year starter for our varsity hockey team) I would get a full-on sprint going and clock the **** outta whoever had the puck. My coaches called me "speedhawk" as a nickname caus I had such a nose for the puck and for those three seasons I was considered the most feared right winger in our conference. Senior year I led my team to the state semifinals only to get ****ed over by the refs in the 3rd but that's another conversation (DM me if you're interested in hearing about it)
So, yeah. I hope yall can understand why I feel like their's such a big disconnect between myself and your typical poster. Please tell me I'm not the only one who feels this way lol
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Let’s start a Lounge Justin League and get retribution on those who have hurt our brothers.
I nominate Roman Fell to be the Imperial Grand Wizard of this here Clan.
I nominate Roman Fell to be the Imperial Grand Wizard of this here Clan.
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The dunce cap will be simple to convert into a wizard hat...
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Doubtful. Assumption of risk is inherent in professional contact sports and presumably written into every contract just for good measure.
But I wouldn't call myself an expert. I haven't even read the current CBA. Could be provisions against criminal/civil liability exist there too.
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romba
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I blindside clocked this asshole in beer league one time, he and his friend were on MY ice showboating. had it comin. The guy was babbling on the ice incoherently after like a toddler or somethin. Had a good laugh at it. This ain't the NHL, you showboat you pay. Wish I could see that guy again and ask him if he's still eating from a straw lmao.
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This thread should've been moved to The Rink forum, so @Roman Fell would have a fresh batch of prey for his brutal sarcasm & sharp-edged wit.
