Consequences of a dirty hit Poem, by Nicole Pritchard, at My poetic side

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

Comments +

sorenbarrett March 20th, 2025 16:15
I hear the message in this poem loud and clear. Controversial as in other sports, where is the line drawn? Is the sport for the viewer or the athlete? Love that this poem brings up a debatable subject without giving an answer. Very nicely done

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