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+k for answers. Quick survey for my university class.

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RockyMountnHigh
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Hi newschoolers, I know you all are pretty good when it comes to helping people out with surveys and I need this question answered for my Info design class. Recently junior hockey leagues have been passing around the idea of banning fighting permanently from junior hockey because of head injuries and such.

question: Should fighting be eliminated from junior hockey?

1. Yes
2. No
3. 5min major and further penalization should occur, such as possible suspension or misconduct penalty
4. Gloves must remain on or helmets must remain on. (cage rage-ish type fighting)

Just answer with the number of your choice and your thoughts. Thanks guys and girls of newschoolers.
Apr 4 2012 4:44PM
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RockyMountnHigh
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bump

Apr 4 2012 4:55PM
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FatWhore
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#2 No
I think no because it they dont allow it in any other sport.
Apr 4 2012 4:57PM
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easiestEC
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No, NHL should only have fighting, i dont want to see some little kids beating the shit out of each other.
Apr 4 2012 4:59PM
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RockyMountnHigh
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junior leagues are usually 17-21 years of age.
Apr 4 2012 5:02PM
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James7
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#3 there should just be more penalties to discourage them
Apr 4 2012 5:04PM
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steezeeepolizeee
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no

it is a regulated and accepted part of the sport. If you don't want to fight then you don't have to just like if you don't want to play hockey then you don't have to
Apr 4 2012 5:05PM
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easiestEC
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well on that note, maybe a 5 minute major, plus a man advantage would be interesting.

or take on college rules, absolutely no fighting, but get rid of boarding and clipping.
Apr 4 2012 5:05PM
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JakeAssBeatClap
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No they shouldn't take fighting out of junior hockey, I understand the injury portion of the argument, but I mean come on it's hockey if you are playing you should know what you're getting into. If you don't like it then don't play or don't get in a fight.

It's like with skiing or snowboarding you know it's deadly but it's your choice whether you do it or not and whether you do it safely with a helmet or with out one you know?
Apr 4 2012 5:07PM
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RockyMountnHigh
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Keep the answers coming this is great guys! Most of you I already have at 10/10 though
Apr 4 2012 5:10PM
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chicken
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2. No (just the major should occur)
Apr 4 2012 5:12PM
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.JPolster
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4, kinda.Not with gloves, but I would like to see helmets at least be on while the fight starts. Unless they have to wear cages of course, because that makes my whole point invalid
Apr 4 2012 5:14PM
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RockyMountnHigh
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Cages are not required once you reach the age of 18. Thanks Keep em comin
Apr 4 2012 5:20PM
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SkierPT
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Yes for under 18
Apr 4 2012 5:21PM
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RockyMountnHigh
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They are pretty much all 18 in the junior leagues
Apr 4 2012 5:28PM
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RockyMountnHigh
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Bump, still need some more answers. Thanks guys
Apr 4 2012 5:35PM
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Oldmann1584
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4
Apr 4 2012 5:37PM
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Bodhisattva_
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I have very little knowledge about hockey but I'd go with 2 because it seems like it's sort of a big part of the sport? well not like a big part but it's kinda always been around and if they worry THAT much about safety they shouldn't be playing ice hockey in the first place..
Apr 4 2012 5:38PM
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theabortionator
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Yes, my penis is really 10 inches

Yes, I'm a natural blonde

No, I haven't seen that movie


Apr 4 2012 5:45PM
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japanada
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No its hockey. Fights are a common place. I say they should even be able to take a skate off, Happy Gilmore style.
Apr 4 2012 5:54PM
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RockyMountnHigh
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Thank you for you're well organized answers, I shall create a separate section for you're answers when I build the survey graph.
Apr 4 2012 5:55PM
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Bodhisattva_
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I was the only one to ever try stabbing someone with my skate...
Apr 4 2012 5:56PM
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ConnorD
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2. No
because it is defenately a game changer, and most teams use this to wake all the fans up and the players as well. And plus it is much more exciting to go to a game and fights, its completely their decision and if they decide they want to fight after knowing the concequences then that is their decision.
Apr 4 2012 5:57PM
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ROYALwithSTEEZE
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Number 4 because fights will go on, but hopefully the head injury problem will be eliminated or at least minimized.
Apr 4 2012 5:59PM
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Pineal
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i used to play hockey and i think i would go with 3. the reason i say this is that there needs to be a penalty, or else fighting will occur too much and the hockey aspect of the game will die, and fighting will be the only thing people go for. also the severity of the penalty must correspond with the severity of the fight, so if two players get into a small fight they only get 5 minute majors, but if the fight is way more intesne suspensions should be given.

Apr 4 2012 5:59PM
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bstuck1
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3

I'd say set up a penalty system that discourages, but don't totally take it out of the game. Personally, I think fighting is the lamest part of hockey. Most times only one or two punches are landed and then it becomes two guys grabbing each others sweaters and rolling around on the ice.
Apr 4 2012 6:00PM
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caucasian_chad
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2

Hockey isn't hockey without brawls.
Apr 4 2012 6:01PM
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papermache
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#4 At the very least, gloves should remain on if fighting is permitted
Apr 4 2012 6:06PM
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c_roll
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3

shouldn't be eliminated, but should be discouraged, not as far as suspension, but definitely penalties
Apr 4 2012 6:32PM
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alex=
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Apr 4 2012 6:35PM
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Deluge
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1
Apr 4 2012 6:45PM
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blackmamba.
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Yes. The issue I have with it is the these are young men and you're subjecting them to major long-term health risks. Not to mention the fact that a 20 or 21-year-old can fight a 16 or 17-year-old kid whom is not nearly as developed. Plus he's a minor. That said, it'll take someone dying on the ice (ie cracks skiull
Apr 4 2012 7:48PM
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blackmamba.
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^^ for them to change anything.
Apr 4 2012 7:49PM
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LivingColour
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Yes
Apr 4 2012 7:51PM
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2s0r7
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4
i don't think they should be taken out but maybe made safer.
Apr 4 2012 7:53PM
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ThaBug
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2 i have a lot of friends that play hockey that that's a big part of it to a lot of people.
Apr 4 2012 7:57PM
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ski93
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2

I think it should stay
Apr 4 2012 7:58PM
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RockyMountnHigh
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Thanks to everyone who replied. That is all I needed. Thread can be deleted now if the mods wish.
Apr 4 2012 8:00PM
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