Do goalies ever fight?

Hockey is so physical that something as minimal as snowing the opposing goalie starts fights. Face it, the only comparison other sports can make to hockey’s most violent act is perhaps the days of the ABA—made prevalent to the current generation through movies like Semi-Pro.

Do hockey goalies fight each other?

Seeing a goalie letting their fists fly on the ice is typically a rare occurrence in most leagues, including the NHL, but they do fight each other from time to time.

What happens if a goalie fights in hockey?

When a goalie gets a penalty in ice hockey, the goalie does not serve the penalty. Instead a player of the coach’s choosing will serve the penalty in his place. The penalized goalie stays in his net, even though the penalty has been credited to him.

What goalie has the most fights?

Some guys just like to chuck knuckles, and one of the best to do so is Tie Domi. Domi has 333 career NHL fights, more than anybody else who has played the game. Do the math on this. Tie Domi had 3,515 career penalty minutes.

When was the last goalie fight?

The last time two NHL goalies fought was back in 2013 when Braden Holtby and Ray Emery went at it, so Saturday’s punch-up has definitely made waves around the hockey world.

When was the last goalie fight in NHL?

Why do goalies fight each other in hockey?

Those who defend fighting in hockey say that it helps deter other types of rough play, allows teams to protect their star players, and creates a sense of solidarity among teammates. The debate over allowing fighting in ice hockey games is ongoing.

What NHL goalie has the most fights?

Most Fighting Majors in a Career Some guys just like to chuck knuckles, and one of the best to do so is Tie Domi. Domi has 333 career NHL fights, more than anybody else who has played the game. Do the math on this. Tie Domi had 3,515 career penalty minutes.

Can a goalie Cross center ice?

Crossing the Red Line Goaltenders are not allowed to play the puck past center ice. Colorado’s Patrick Roy famously tested this rule against the New York Rangers on November 16, 1997.