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By Jamie Fitzpatrick, About.com Guide to Hockey since 2002

Eliminate Hockey Violence? But Who Would Watch?

Thursday March 11, 2004
Physical, bloody hockey is dear to the hearts of fans and players. The best games begin with a touch of hate in the air, and come perilously close to boiling over. So we shouldn't act surprised when the next Todd Bertuzzi comes along. And we shouldn't pretend we want non-violent hockey. Read more...

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March 26, 2007 at 8:46 pm
(1) Bean says:

Hockey violence definately contributes to ratings. It provides excitement and draws the interest of fans. But, I think fans would still stay true with a lessened amount of violence.

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