hockey. because these guys aren't pussies.

[jeb the hick]

142 penalty minutes given out within the first 2 seconds of this game.

Hold up. So the Vancouver coach, knowing the Flames' lineup sent in his worst players to just fight at the start, thus ensuring the opponent's best players sat out for penalties?

[DJ_MikeyRevile]

Hold up. So the Vancouver coach, knowing the Flames' lineup sent in his worst players to just fight at the start, thus ensuring the opponent's best players sat out for penalties?

To an extent, refs allow two people to get a few swings in. Coaches sometimes even use this to their advantage by having their team fighter (the player who is best at fighting) instigate a fight with another good player from the other team so that they have a temp advantage!

I would say, yes.