Ninh explains … The code.
The sport of ice hockey, is the only sport on the planet that tolerates fighting and retribution, even though their rules prohibit doing so.
Referees will penalise players for breaking the rules, but sometimes, the players take matters into their own hands.
There are unwritten rules that govern how players should behave that you won't find in any rulebook.
And there are even specific players on hockey teams whose sole job it is to police the game accordingly.
These are the enforcers, otherwise known as goons, tough guys, fighters or cops.
And whilst it's their sole job to police the game, the code applies to every player on the ice.
These unwritten rules are based on mutual respect for your opponent and protecting your teammates.
This is the code.
The first rule of the code, is that they do not talk about the code.
