Major rule Emplaced to ban fighting in ECHL hockey

While the exact issues prompting this change are unknown, fighting has traditionally been a part of hockey, albeit within certain limits.

The impact of this rule change on referees and team strategies remains to be seen. It's uncertain if the NHL will adopt a similar rule in the future, as fighting has decreased with the emphasis on skill and speed.

The NHL's stance on this will be revealed in due course.