2014
01.23

Referee Breaks Up Goalie Fight Before It Starts, Leaves Fans Sad

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class="p1">Goalie fights—the sweet ambrosia of hockey that only occurs in the rarest of occasions.

Fisticuffs between goalkeepers are few and far between, but when they occur—Lord, the excitement!

Unfortunately for NHL fans, the tradition of the goalie fight appears to be in danger of extinction, as was evident during Wednesday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens.

Fans hoping for a good, old-fashioned keeper dust-up were left hanging when referees saw fit to end what promised to be a most enjoyable throwdown between opposing goaltenders. 

Video of the near-fight was spotted by Brian Stubits of CBS Sports, ...

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