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Old School Hockey or Out of Control? Coaches Brawl in the OHL

The benches cleared, fists flew, and coaches were tossed in last night's Erie Otters vs. Peterborough Petes game. This brings up some interesting questions about the state of the game today. Is this old-school hockey passion we should be celebrating, or has it crossed the line into unacceptable behavior?

With both coaches potentially facing suspensions, what message does this send to young players looking up to them? And what impact will these ejections have on the teams, particularly Erie who are fighting for a playoff spot?

Furthermore, do you think the OHL needs to take a stronger stance against these kinds of incidents? Or is this just part of the game's DNA? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the balance between intensity and sportsmanship in today's game. Let's discuss! Is this the kind of hockey we want to see?