Hockey Prompt

Taking a slight step back from the realm of simulated hockey and into the world of real hockey, I've got to admit that I love a good pest in the game. A well thought out chirp or well-timed physical play absolutely *can* change the course of a game, as long as it doesn't become an obsession that takes away from the play. I can't even hate on someone who gives me the old snowman maneuver, as long as I get to jab back at them when it's my turn. All of that being said, the hockey community has an ugly history letting the "pest" role turn into dirty plays with intent to injure, or with letting players harass others with personal attacks and slurs in the name of "chirping". As players, fans, or generally members of the hockey community, it's our responsibility to make sure that line is as clear as possible, and have zero tolerance (on or off the ice) for behavior that attacks, belittles, or otherizes vulnerable members of this community. Then, and only then, can we go out and hit each other with wild abandon.