FDNY and NYPD throw punches in benches-clearing brawl during charity hockey game

[davidn3600]

They may be "New York's Finest" and "New York's Bravest," but they won't be competing for "New York's Classiest" after what happened on Sunday, when police and firefighters brawled at a charity hockey match.

The fight set Twitter, YouTube and Instagram aflame with photos and videos of the violence.

The teams were tied, 3-3, in the second period when the benches-clearing brawl erupted. NYPD eventually won, 8-5, breaking FDNY's five-year winning streak.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/07/nypd-fdny-brawl_n_5103022.html

[aikoaiko]

1. These things happen.

[postulater]

2. Isn't that what hockey is all about?

[DrDan]

17. exactly - I doubt you would see a "1st tee clearing" had that event been held on a golf course

we've come to expect a coming-to-blows during hockey

[blueamy66]

25. You've never been to the 16th hole at the Phoenix Open.

[DrDan]

26. I forgot about that one . . . .

[Yavin4]

24. Why is that when fights like these happen in hockey, no one says anything?

But, when a fight erupts in the NBA, everyone is quick to call the players thugs and engage in shaming them.

[NCTraveler]

30. There is no long tradition of fist fighting in basketball for one.

There have been fights, but not all that many. Second, there is a clear divider between fan and athlete in hockey, not so in basketball. Overall, hockey is a much more brutal sport than basketball. No way to have the level of violence that there is in hockey without fights. There are many reasons on top of that.

[AngryAmish]

3. Many felonies, nobody arrested

One rule for them, another for us.

We get it.

[IronGate]

5. NHL players don't get arrested for brawling on the ice,

so what's the difference?

[AngryAmish]

7. Fighting is part of the game

Tackle football and boxing are crimes but for agreed rules.

Fighting not allowed in this game.

[IronGate]

8. There is that old saying,

"Guess what? I went to the fights last night and a hockey game broke out".

Fighting in hockey is common, the NHL will penalize those involved or sanction the whole team, so I can see where you're coming from.
Maybe all the players involved should've been fined and reprimanded.

Take it from me when I say there's always been an intense rivalry between cops and firefighters.

[Iggo]

10. Fighting is allowed in this game.

[Capt. Obvious]

4. DUNKIN DONUTS *CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP*

[PotatoChip]

6. Probably a dumb question but,

was that meant as a taunt aimed at NYPD, or a cheer for them? Anyone know?

[Capt. Obvious]

9. Taunt

as they were also chanting PD SUCKS PD SUCKS PD SUCKS

[PotatoChip]

11. Ok, thanks. I hadn't heard the 'PD SUCKS' part.

Thank you Capt. Obvious!!!

I've always wanted to say that!

[sabrina 1]

22. Lol, I've always wanted to say it too. They do suck. n/t

[PotatoChip]

23. Ha, yes! That as well. (nt)

[theboss]

12. New York is still New York, thank God

This does remind me of one of the opening scenes in The Departed (which, granted, is set in Boston).

"Firemen gettin' pussy for the first time in the history of fire or pussy. Hey go save a kitten in a tree, you f****** h****."

[msanthrope]

20. Seriously.....you won't write out the word "fuck" but slang for female body parts

is acceptable????

[SwankyXomb]

13. I'm surprised the firemen ever won.

After all, the NYPD has a lot more experience in beating people to death with sticks.

[pokerfan]

14. Reminds me of Rescue Me!

The annual PD-FD charity hockey/fighting game was a recurring storyline...

[Iggo]

15. I'm on that episode right now.

Season 1, season finale.

[NuclearDem]

27. DAMN I miss that show.

I seem to remember one where the NYPD towed the FDNY players' cars.

[Inkfreak]

16. Heros. Every one of em.

I love the goalies meeting in the middle and just talking. Watching. Lol.

[Recursion]

18. Oh come on. It's a hockey game. They did what was expected.

Well done, ladies and gentlemen

[badtoworse]

19. It's hockey; it happens.

[Historic NY]

28. Its a funny rivalry.......

"Good job boys, finally kicked those hoser's asses."

[Rex]

29. LOL!

That just made it an official hockey game!