The start of November should be a time of joy for hockey fans. A new hockey season has begun and our boys are back on the ice…. growing giant mustaches. One of the most recent casualties of the lockout is the loss of Movember. It may seem silly, but this celebration of facial follicles has taken on a life of its own in the NHL.

It’s only fitting that this week’s fight features one of the most well known mustachioed players: George Parros. Behold his masterful KO of Riley Cote. » Continue reading “Friday Fisticuffs: George Parros vs. Riley Cote”

It may be difficult for some to understand when we say that fighting in the NHL has changed since the lockout. Not necessarily in the numbers of fights occurring. Those have actually seen increased numbers the past few seasons.

What makes fights in this era different is how they are approached. You rarely see two heavyweights going toe to toe, trading punches back and forth.

It’s more typical to see fists flying, but not connecting. Fighters these days  approach bouts more defensively and are more likely protect themselves in a fracas.

This week’s scrum is not one of those defensive minded exchanges. Take it away Shawn & Riley!

Maybe it’s the fact that we see these type of fights so rarely that helps us cherish them that much more. Stick taps, gentlemen!