A fight in hockey occurs if players get in a dispute during a hockey game. They are allowed to drop their gloves and fight. When this occurs, the gameplay will be stopped by a whistle from the referees. The fight will be allowed to go on until a player hits the ice or the referees deem it time to stop.

How do fights work in hockey?

Hockey is the only professional sport in which fighting is allowed. Though technically against the rules, two players fighting on the ice will only net those players five minutes in the penalty box rather than a lengthy suspension.

Are fights legal in ice hockey?

There is no public outcry, the fans revel in it. There is nothing like it in, say, soccer or even rugby. Ice hockey in Europe or at the Olympics does not allow fighting - if you fight you get sent off.