554 PIM's handed out in Championship game BENCH BRAWL

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Ryan
April 9, 2023 (8:59 PM)

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In the sport of hockey, physical altercations have always been a source of excitement for fans. While fighting was once a common occurrence in the game, it has become increasingly rare in recent years. However, despite this decline, there is still a certain thrill that comes with witnessing a good old-fashioned hockey brawl.

Sadly, the same cannot be said for bench-clearing brawls, which have become almost non-existent in modern hockey. That's why it was such a surprise when both teams in a recent Division 3 Women's World Championship game decided to throw down and clear their benches for a fight.

19 players were given 25 minute penalties while Romania also was assessed a 20 minute penalty for abuse of officials. Of course with the tournament being over it means nothing, but we'll see if the IIHF assesses suspensions for further tournaments.

BENCH CLEARING BRAWL AT THE WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP D3A BETWEEN ROMANIA AND BULGARIA 🇷🇴🇧🇬

554 penalty minute game.

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19 players were given 25 minute penalties while Romania also was assessed a 20 minute penalty for abuse of officials. Of course with the tournament being over it means nothing, but we'll see if the IIHF assesses suspensions for further tournaments.� Hockey Worldwide (@H0ckeyWorldwide) April 9, 2023