How to Fight in Hockey Successfully
	
	Sometimes hockey players lose their cool on the ice and
get into a fight with an opponent.  The fights look
spontaneous and unplanned, but there are many techniques
and tricks that will help a player to be a better fighter.  
	When a fight begins, the first thing to do is to drop your
stick and gloves onto the ice.  It is always better to punch
with your bare fists so it hurts the opponent more.  Also, it is
easier to grab with your bare hands.  Next, you must rip off
the opponents helmet by grabbing the back of the helmet
and pulling it toward yourself.  Once you have the helmet off,
the real rumble begins.  From this point on in the scuffle,
there are a few very successful techniques used by the best of
the pros to win the fight.  
	One very good way to win is to, first, punch the
opponent in the stomach so he bends over toward you.  Next,
grab the bottom of the back side of his jersey and forcefully
pull it over his head.  By pulling the jersey over the
opposition's head, you make it so he can't see or move his
arms very well.  With the jersey over his head, you can finish
the fight by throwing the punches that you throw the
hardest to your opponent's face and stomach.  
	Another good technique is to grab the opponent's collar
of his jersey right below his chin with one hand and pull him
foreword quickly.  While you slam him forward, use your
other hand to punch him in the face.  This technique hurts
the opponent the most because his momentum moving
toward you makes the blow twice as hard as an ordinary
punch.  Continue to use this technique over and over until
the fight is done.  The opponent usually will not know where
he is, so it will be a fairly easy fight.  
	Along with the previous techniques, there are also a few
tips that will help you out.  First of all, avoid throwing your
opponent on to the ice.  When you do this, the referees can
easily break up the brawl.  Also, always keep your hands up to
be able to block blows to the face and head area.  Lastly, try
not to pull the opponent's hair.  This is considered to be very
cheap in a hockey fight.  
	On a final note, by following all these tips and
techniques, you will be a good fighter in hockey.  When you
do get into a fight, use these techniques along with your own
style.  It will be very pleasing to you and spectators if you
have your own signature fighting style.  Although these tips
and tricks mentioned will help you to fight well, they do not
always assure a painless victory.  An opponent will sometimes
sneak in a few lucky punches.  Try to avoid getting hit in
tender areas such as the nose and eyes by moving your head
aside when an incoming fist comes.  In closing, fight smart,
and you will fight successfully.