Players who fight are given penalties and can be ejected from the game.
Fighting can also lead to suspension.
Although European and 2️⃣ collegiate leagues are stricter than North American leagues when it comes to fighting, it still occurs, often to protect teammates.
Research 2️⃣ suggests that ice hockey is derived from a game played in Nova Scotia by the Mi'kmaq people.
It included the use 2️⃣ of a "hurley" (stick) and a square wooden block.