| I have thrown down my mitts a few times during my hockey career. It usually takes a lot for that to occur. Things like purposely attempting to seriously injure me or my teammates. When people stand in front of me during games and try to prevent me from seeing the puck (I'm a goalie) I will give them a few whacks to the back of the ankles or knees. If they swing at me I'll swing back. I've gotten into fights with kids I had no chance of beating because of pride. I don't mind being beaten as long as I don't back down when seriously insulted or physically threatened. Off the ice though I haven't been in a real fight for a while. Previously if I got in a fight it would usually be with a friend anyway, and we would make up later anyway. |