Terry OReilly spent his entire career protecting his teammates while playing for the Boston Bruins. His ability to protect star players was critical to the Islanders' four consecutive Stanley Cups. Vincent Caligiuri. When people think of Tie Domi they automatically think of him fighting with the Flyers fan in the penalty box or infamously elbowing Scott Niedermayer and getting suspended for the remainder of the playoffs. Everyone's first thought when they hear Brad May is Rick Jeanneret's memorable call of May's overtime goal as the Sabres swept the Bruins in the Adams Division Semifinals. Picks Up Speed, Fighters Are Phased Out", "Numbers Indicate That Skill Usually Packs a Bigger Punch Than Fists", "Wade Belak's death another warning sign for NHL", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Enforcer_(ice_hockey)&oldid=1140920502, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 12:39. Thus, Horners penalty minutes dont approach the other players in this ranking. Thus, McSorely has the distinction of being the only enforcer to face criminal charges for his on-ice actions. During one playoff campaign, the Hammer spent 139 minutes in the penalty boxin 17 games. The Role of the Modern NHL Enforcers Tale of NHL Enforcers Past. All three Sunday games are in the South Division and none of them will change the standings Despite all of this, his most significant contribution to the game came with his invention of the riding the stick celebration. Enforcers are expected to react particularly harshly to violence against star players or goalies. [1] A year earlier, Bob Probert had died in July 2010, of an apparent heart attack in his mid-40s. A fearedplayer like Dale Hunter also cannot be considered because amidst all his penalty minutes and dirty plays, he barely fought. The league is not far removed from a time when teams had players on their roster for the purpose of fighting and roughing up other players. Kocur established himself by earning the most penalty minutes in the NHL during his first season. You'd think May was a 50 goal scorer with the way he deked Ray Bourque out of his jock-strap. Ron Fogarty. Major penalties for fighting declined by 25% annually in the first half of the 20112012 season.[10]. Playing for the rough-and-tumble Philadelphia Flyers of the 1970s Schultz stood out as an enforcer on an already physical and aggressive squad. Ray had 15 straight seasons of 90 or more penalty minutes, including back to back 350 penalty minute seasons from 1990-1992. Currently he co-hosts the Smash and Twist show on 590 the Fan in St. Louis. Sure, he finished his career with an astounding 3,043 penalty minutes in 688 games, but he was also part of one of the best "shut down" lines of all-time whenhe was paired up with Guy Carbonneau and Bob Gainey. In the 1970s, the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers were known respectively as the "Big Bad Bruins" and "Broad Street Bullies", for stocking up on grinders and enforcers. As most fans know, the Blues have a rich history of tough guys and brawlers alike, but here is the cream of the fighter's crop. I think people will look at themselves a little bit, too, about how we so readily prop these athletes up and consider them invincible, Branch said in an interview, and we dont really take a hard look at what theyre going through.. Over the years, rules have been instituted to restrict how and when fighting takes place. The enforcer took off into the stands after the offending party, which earned him an eight-game suspension. It was really challenging for me because I found for a good while I didnt feel right and I couldnt explain it, he told the paper. Even Don Cherry himself admitted that he thought Jonathan was about to get fed. He finished his career with 300 points and a staggering 2,562 penalty minutes. In one scrap in 1976, O'Reilly took on Dave "The Hammer" Schultz. Assistant Coach. ET; ESPN . In terms of his other abilities, O'Reilly also managed to rack up 606 points in 891 games, making him an incredibly serviceable player who could fight with the best of them. He was also asturdydefenseman that could movethe puck and had a cannon of a shot from the point. A concussion suffered during a fight with Georges Laraque in 2001 ended Grimsons career, and Grimson he has moved on to fight his battles in the courtroom as a lawyer. Craig Berube entered the NHL with a chip on his shoulder. Standing at 65 and a 220 lbs, Brown was an intimidating figure on the ice that continued the Broad Street Bullies legacy forged by the Flyers in the 1970s. Gillies had remarkable goal scoring ability in addition to his fighting skill and toughness, netting 304 goals during his time in the NHL. Referees are limited in their powers to punish players for illegal or dangerous behavior and fighting was used by players to police these offenses themselves. After going undrafted, Berube broke into the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers and quickly established himself as an enforcer by fighting Bob Probert three times. The truth is Brad May was a rock out there for whichever team he played for. OReilly famously led the Bruins charge over the glass at Madison Square Garden to protect teammate Stan Jonathan. He averaged 4.12 penalty minutes per game, which is second all-time. Stu Grimson was the NHLs heavyweight champion of the 1990s. The NHL is quickly phasing out players that are only there to fight, as teams simply do not want someone that will be a liability every timethey're on the ice. His main job was to scare the bejesus out of people (and he did), but you can'tscore 144 goals in the NHL if you're not a decent hockey player. For his career, Probert averaged 3.53 penalty minutes per game, fifth all time, and his fights with other top enforcers are legendary. For example, Jarome Iginla is an example of an exceptional hockey player that can take care of himself and his teammates. 181 likes. Dale Hunter is one of the most controversial and skilled enforcers in the history of the National Hockey League. An impressive amount of hardware for any enforcer. Carbo and Gainey both won Selke trophies as the league's top defensive forwards, but Nilan was a huge part of their success. Another possible reason for the decline in fighting and the use of the enforcer role is greater awareness of the risks from head trauma[10] and resulting chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Enforcers are typically among the lowest scoring players on the team and receive a smaller share of ice time. The aging players are often incredibly immature, which is part of what contributes to the comedy of this film. Full Bio. He racked up an impressive 570 penalty minutes in 201 games during his time with the Pats. During his final full season of play, the Kings 1986-1987 campaign, Williams netted 16 goals and tallied 358 penalty minutes. The fact of the matter is that they're serving a role on the ice as they're paid to defend their teammates. Nilan only suited up 688 times in his career. 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While his name conjures up images of the Michael J. Foxs Marty McFly character in Back to the Future, Marty McSorley was the furthest thing from the diminutive Californian who time-traveled in the DeLorean with Doc. Known as the Hammer, Dave Schultz is yet another punisher from Saskatchewan on our list. Domi earned his stripes with the Winnipeg Jets, but it was with his trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1995 that he became the most popular enforcer in the league and a beloved figure among Leafs fans. I helped out in whichever way I could, he said in a 2001 interview. He would actually walk out of restaurants if he saw an opponent sitting there, refusing to breathe the same air ashis foe. And in his era, refs were just a tad more lenient in their penalty calling. As the rules evolve, hockey may be seen as "softer," he says. Nilan dreamed of playing for the Boston Bruins growing up, but was drafted as the enforcer for their rival Montreal Canadiens. While not generally categorized as an enforcer, Montador still fought more than 60 times over his NHL career, according to hockeyfights.com, the online encyclopedia for fighting in hockey. [1], Enforcers are nevertheless often popular on their teams. Tiger Williams, Bob Probert, Chris Simon, and Tom Wilson are examples of enforcers who showed an occasional scoring flair, with Williams and Probert playing in the midseason All-Star Game. Over the course of his career, Probert dropped gloves 283 times (in 935 games). At 5'8 and 175 lbs, Stan Jonathan was very unassuming, but it was certainly a different story when the gloves came off. BILL COOK: Renowned for his scoring skills as a member of a legendary Rangers forward line that included his brother Fred (Bun) Cook and center Frank Boucher, Bill Cook played the game as hard as any NHL enforcer from any big-league era. David William "The Hammer" Schultz (born October 14, 1949) is a Canadian businessman and former professional ice hockey coach and player. The Detroit Red Wing even battled his former tag-team partner Joey Kocur. Hell also be remembered for his sucker punching Ulf Samuelsson, knocking him unconscious, and the elbow that knocked Scott Niedermayer out in the 2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Clark Gillies was among the best fighters in the NHL during his prime, but over time he rarely had to fight because opponents respected and feared him enough that they would not go after his teammates. Despite his limited ice time, Twist still managed to put up six 10-fight seasons including a career-high 15 fights during the 1992-93 season. In 1987, he also did something unique to the enforcers on this list: released a cookbook entitled Done Like Dinner: Tiger in the Kitchen. Sasha Steinlight. Brashear had a lengthy career in the NHL as one of the top enforcers in the league. The club has expanded, adding a USPHL Elite level team for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Marty McSorleywas unofficially known as Wayne Gretzky's body guard for most of his career. It can be stressful, and any single punch can lead to a concussion. Enforcers sometimes take boxing lessons to improve their fighting. Discussing Bobby Robins and Zac Rinaldo, Steve Lepore of Rolling Stone wrote the two are what's known throughout hockey as classic enforcers. Probert finished fifth all-time in career penalty minutes with 3300 in 935 games played. Injuries hampered the career of this bruiser, but he still managed to rack up the ninth most penalty minutes of all time. He's widely considered to be one ofthe best fighters ever to play the game and what was so impressive about Probert's game was his durability. Discussing Bobby Robins and Zac Rinaldo, Steve Lepore of Rolling Stone wrote the tw. Gillies earned his bones protecting Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier during the Islanders' 1980 Stanley Cup run. Knuckles was adept enough with his stick to be chosen to represent Team USA at the 1987 Canada Cup, and he was a member of the Stanley Cup-winning 1986 Montreal Canadians. Following his NHL career, Barnaby has become a television personality and a co-owner of a construction business with former teammate, Rob Ray. And they are underdogs, men who otherwise might have no business in the game. For much ofhis career, he was also an absolute madman, as his nickname wasn't "Charlie" for no reason. A rugged defenceman who began his NHL career in the pre-expansion era, Fleming was an early prototype of what would later become known as the enforcer. Shanahan won three Stanley Cups in his career and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Let us take a look at some of the best enforcers the game has ever seen. Brashear ended his career with over 2,600 penalty minutes, and one of. "Fergy" was the ultimate team guy. Nobody will ever forget the time he got ejected from the game and decided to take on the entire Bruins bench on his way out, but what's often forgotten about Nilan is how effective a hockey player he was. 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Shane Talarico. Gillies' reputation as a formidable enforcer was already solid when he entered the NHL after playing for the Regina Pats in the Canadian Junior league. The New Jersey Patriots are a youth ice hockey travel program based in Northern New Jersey. Matthew Barnaby was one ofthe most infuriating enforcers of all-time. [7] Some skilled players, such as legends Gordie Howe, NHL all-star Jarome Iginla, and Ryan O'Marra, are also capable fighters and can function effectively as their own enforcer. This is a list of enforcers who have played in the National Hockey League. Les Boys came out in 1997 and follows an amateur hockey team and the men who play on it. There is a number of subplots involving the players and their childish antics. This list features the best fighters in the history of the sport, many of whom had an impact and provoked changes to the rules of the game. Copyright 2023 HockeySkillsTraining.com, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window). The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Brendan Shanahan: Yes another current hockey executive, the president of the Toronto Maple Leafs, was one of the greatest power forwards in NHL history. Berube had 16 seasons of 100 or more penalty minutes, including 15 straight seasons at one point in his career. He bettered the 250 penalty minute mark an impressive 10 times. This is not entirely accurateas there have been many players in the past and present that can drops the mitts and play the game extremelywell. What Tie Domi lacked in stature, he made up for in pure toughness, by becoming one of the most fearsome and entertaining enforcers in the history of the game. During his ten seasons, he fought 87 times and lifted the Stanley Cup twice. Schultz holds the all-time record for penalty minutes in a season with 472, which he earned during the 1974-75 season, when he won the Stanley Cup with the Philadelphia Flyers. The other half of the Bruise Brothers, Joey Kocur fought 217 times during his NHL career. Rob Ray: Ray dominated NHL fighters throughout the 90s and into the 2000s and was well-known as an all-time popular Buffalo Sabre. However, he had to tone down his act after a fight with Montreal Canadiens forward Sergio Momesso. Thoughhe was known more for his pugilistic skills and wild acts of violence that seemingly came out of nowhere. Standing at six-foot-five, 220 pounds, Belak was a ferocious fighter. Even his teammates weren't safe as he infamously brawled with Billy Coutu in practice and nearly lost his ear in the process (it's all good though, he found a doctor that sewed it back on). Ewen, who went by " The Animal " during his playing days, was involved in well over 100 fights during his career, according to HockeyFights.com. 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