Massive Ban to Officially Stop Fighting in Hockey Has Been Made

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Austin Sabourin
June 10, 2023 (1:38)

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The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) has officially instituted a fighting ban for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The rule, confirmed by QMJHL insiders Mikael Lalancette and Stephane Leroux of RDS, outlines the penalties for fights, including an automatic game misconduct instead of a major penalty, a 10-minute misconduct, a one-game suspension for the instigator, and a two-game suspension for the aggressor.

«Automatic game misconduct for a fight instead of a major penalty and a 10-minute misconduct. Automatic one-game suspension for the instigator.
Two-game suspension for an aggressor.»

This ban aligns with the declining trend of fighting in both the QMJHL and NHL. Enrico Ciccone, a former NHL enforcer and member of Quebec's national assembly, has advocated for the ban.

The impact on young QMJHL prospects transitioning to the NHL remains uncertain, as they have been raised without fighting as a prominent aspect of their development.

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