Thread: Go Canada

I like(d) the goon aspect in NHL Hockey.

Olympics was never about that, but the intimidation factor in the NHL has always entertained me... just saying.

Originally Posted by earcutter

I like(d) the goon aspect in NHL Hockey.

Olympics was never about that, but the intimidation factor in the NHL has always entertained me... just saying.

Exactly, for me the NHL is more about being an entertainment industry and generating huge profits as it stands today. Here is an interesting read on fighting in the NHL History of Hockey Fights .

The funny part of all of this is that a lot of Olympic hockey teams have large numbers of NHL players on them. Those NHL players being consummate professionals can and do play either form of hockey extremely well. They play the style of hockey that they are paid and told to do. You want entertainment, they provide you with that ala NHL and its high level of violence compared to the international style of hockey.

Bob