i'm not a big fan of hocky fights because i think it slows down the game and really just doesnt interest me at all
there's the theory that if you dont let them do it once in a while, there will be cheap shots galore with the sticks, but if you know Jim Bob is waiting to kick your ass if you step out of line, you're less likely to do something dirty like that... I don't know that I buy into that logic, but it's almost impossible for a couple of refs to see everything going on at once
i guess it's kind of like saying, 'well, let these idiots at the bar have their little fist fight so that it will be a lesson for everyone not to sleep with Steffan's girlfriend