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I noticed this with the NHL. Players are way more fit resulting in a faster game with more brutal body-checking. That compounded with improved protective equipm
by colmvp 12y ago
I noticed this with the NHL. Players are way more fit resulting in a faster game with more brutal body-checking. That compounded with improved protective equipment has allowed players to have a lot less regard for others safety.
- bernardom 12y agoAlso, it has become accepted to check a lot more now than in the past. There was an awesome blog post about the '70s-era Broad Street Bullies and how "soft" they look if you're used to today's NHL: http://www.mc79hockey.com/2014/05/the-broad-street-bullies-were-soft/ http://www.mc79hockey.com/2014/05/the-broad-street-bullies-w...