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Steve Bernier vs Brad Ference fight
A fight between Milan Michalek of the San Jose Sharks and Steve Bernier of the Buffalo Sabres in 2007

Violence is often common in the sport of Ice Hockey. Originally a sport played by richer people, when the sport became popular it got more violent. Up until the 1950s deaths were not uncommon in Ice Hockey.

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  • Ottawa v Tampa Bay refs goal fight April 22 2006

    Linesmen attempt to break up a fight around the Tampa Bay goal during the first ice hockey playoff game between the Ottawa Senators and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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