Fighting as been an essential part of the game since forever. Whether it was because intensity was at its peak or for retaliation on an opposing cheap shot, there was nothing a good old fight couldn't fix.
The latest report shows to be unanimous, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is set to become the first Tier 1 Junior League in Canada to prohibit fighting. Per an announcement that was made earlier this week, a rule would be in place by next season's beginning to completely ban it.
It surely comes as the beginning of the end. We'll have to wait and see where this goes, but it certainly will be the end of an era. If the Quebec League takes that step, it won't be long until others start to follow.
