Do hockey players ever learn joint locks instead of throwing hay makers?

[slickfazzer]

Like some sort of a standing arm lock or Kimura.

The haymakers never do anything in a fight.

 

[KVB]

Would be interesting but outside of clownig some guy by pulling his shirt over his head, I don't think you can lock up a player. Refs will probably step in before it hits the ground and they already step in when it hits the ground.

 

[slickfazzer]

LOL.

It was a long shot KVB.

 

[KVB]

On another not, Giannis in the expected lineup, but also expected to miss.

Fukkin NBA.

 

[BobbyFK]

I would like to see you in the ring Fazzer. Show us your moves

 

[tosamginriv]

While hockey fights are more about quick brawls and showmanship than technical fighting, it would make sense for players to benefit from learning joint locks or grappling techniques. It could actually help them control an opponent more effectively without causing serious harm or risking injury themselves. Plus, grappling could be a useful skill for on-ice scrums or situations where balance and leverage are key. I’ve heard some players train in martial arts like judo or Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the off-season for fitness and added skills. Imagine a player pulling off a textbook joint lock mid-fight—it’d be a game-changer, literally!