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Data Sources:

2019. “Adam Lowry vs Ryan Reaves Nov 2, 2019.” Produced by hockeyfights.com, November 9. Video, 3:33. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNY0Bp5puus 

2009. “Bob Kelly vs Bob Nystrom May 24, 1980.” Produced by hockeyfights.com, June 1. Video, 1:26. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q60R1c8IidE 

2013. “Dave Schultz vs Terry O’Reilly Jan 25, 1976.” Produced by hockeyfights.com, December 27. Video, 1:03. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ago2wBI50cE 

2009. “Derek Boogaard vs Brian McGrattan Dec 11, 2009 – Flames feed.” Produced by hockeyfights.com, December 11. Video 1:16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI8BsjT83fc 

2012. “Devils vs Rangers start of game line brawl Mar 19, 2012.” Produced by hockeyfights.com, March 19. Video, 4:47. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIlLbJHKw8M 

2023. “Evander Kane vs Brady Tkachuk Feb 11, 2023.” Produced by hockeyfights.com, February 21. Video, 1:22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIB-ZRkBTtU 

2009. “Nick Fotiu vs Behn Wilson Apr 1, 1979.” Produced by Youtube, December 18. Video, 1:11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V-LCHDLD5I 

2010. “Nordiques vs Canadiens Apr 20, 1984 Good Friday Game.” Produced by hockeyfights.com, April 2. Video, 13:07. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1-c3y_Vng&t=687s 

2009. “Tie Domi vs Stu Grimson Feb 22, 1996.” Produced by hockeyfight.com, February 18. Video, 1:14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WTUFqZpdrA 

2022. “Zack Kassian vs Arber Xhekaj Oct 20, 2022.” Produced by hockeyfights.com, November 19. Video, 1:24. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvjf6WGp6uY