Hockey is [in]famous for its inclusion of fighting within its sport. While hardcore fans have mixed to appreciative feelings toward fighting, the rest of the world isn't paying too much attention to the fighting.* Then a line brawl happens, and everyone is watching and saying their two cents. Here's a look at some of the best (?) line brawls in hockey.

Punch-up in Piestany 1987 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Russia vs Canada 


St. Patrick's Day Massacre March 17, 1991 - St. Louis Blues @ Chicago Blackhawks


John Scott "vs." Phil Kessel  - September 22, 2013 Buffalo Sabres @ Toronto Maple Leafs


Sidney Crosby Almost "Fights" Claude Giroux - April 15, 2012 Philadelphia Flyers @ Pittsburgh Penguins


The Battle of Alberta - January 2, 1986 Calgary Flames @ Edmonton Oilers


John Tortorella Charges Opponent Locker Room - Calgary Flames Opening Brawl @ Vancouver Canucks January 18, 2014


March 19, 2012 New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers


NHL Fines NY Islanders $100,000 Feburary 11, 2011 - Pittsburgh Penguins @ NY Islanders



*Except for those idiots that watch a game just to see a fight.

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