Ban tidings have reverberated through the hockey community today. The QMJHL has introduced a set of new safety regulations for the upcoming 2023-24 season, featuring a comprehensive prohibition on fighting.
-Upon any instance of a fight, both participating players will be immediately kicked out of the game.
-Players who initiate a fight will now face an automatic one-game suspension.
-Moreover, the player identified as the aggressor during the altercation will incur a minimum two-game suspension.
-Additionally, any player engaging in at least two fights within a season will receive an automatic one-game suspension.
-This announcement signals a significant shift in the league's approach, underscoring its commitment to fostering a safer playing environment and discouraging fighting across the QMJHL.