Major Misconduct : The Human Cost of Fighting in Hockey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allingham, Jeremy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Violence in sports.

Hockey players.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Vancouver : Arsenal Pulp Press, 2019.

Summary:

This book examines the human cost of fighting in hockey, focusing on the physical, mental, and emotional toll experienced by players who take on enforcer roles. Author Jeremy Allingham explores personal stories, including that of James McEwan, Stephen Peat, and Dale Purinton, shedding light on the culture of violence in hockey and its long-term consequences, such as traumatic brain injuries and mental health struggles. Through interviews and narratives, the book delves into the societal and systemic factors that perpetuate fighting in the sport, while advocating for reforms to make hockey safer. It is intended for readers interested in sports culture, social issues, and player welfare. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Part 1: James McEwan

Chapter 1: A Different Kind of Fight

Chapter 2: Punching Myself in the Face

Chapter 3: The Ayahuasca Path

Chapter 4: Truth Is My Name

Chapter 5: CTE: You’ll Only Know When You’re Dead

Part 2: Stephen Peat

Chapter 6: The Heavyweight and the Burning House

Chapter 7: Homeless and Hurting

Chapter 8: Voices

Chapter 9: It’s Always Been Part of the Game

Part 3: Dale Purinton

Chapter 10: Brotherhood

Chapter 11: We’re Supposed to Be Warriors

Chapter 12: Why We Teach Kids to Fight on Ice

Epilogue: What Needs to Happen

Notes

Bibliography

Acknowledgments Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781551527727

1551527723

OCLC:

1102680327