Reply #3: I guess the rationale is what always falls short [View All]

[BrotherBuzz]

The icing rule was introduced to prevent instances where teams facing a much stronger opponent often resorted to pure defense, simply shooting the puck up the ice every time they gained possession, resulting in an unexciting spectacle.

And I guess an unexciting spectacle is the reasons for all the fighting, too? Jeez louise, I'm from California and I guess I will continue to be hockey challenged.