Dirty hits on the ice so cold
Consequences severe, a story to be told
Injuries inflicted, pain and fear
A player\'s career, a future unclear
Penalties given, fines to pay
Suspensions handed down, games astray
Reputation tarnished, a label stuck
A dirty player, forever looked
Teams suffer too, a loss so great
Key players injured, a championship fate
Disciplinary action, a price to pay
A team\'s success, fades away
The NHL takes action, rules to abide
Player safety first, a change to provide
Concussion protocol, education too
A safer game, for me and you
But memories linger, of hits so bold
A player\'s health, a story untold
The hurt may fade, but never forgotten
A dirty hit, a lesson unspoken