Horrific behaviour from fans and parents is something that has come common in almost all hockey games. Parents yelling at coaches for keeping their sons on the bench, or fans getting upset with the referees over a call, this is something that is all too common. The essay “Rink Rage” by James Deacon, brings to light the current issue about how parents and fans are getting too involved in the game itself. James describes incidents where rink rage has gotten so out of control that there has been injuries and some casualties. However, this is not a shocker to the hockey community as it happens quit frequently. Parents have the job to support their kids in any decisions they make, and not make a scene because they did not like what they saw. Hockey …show more content…
The author wants there to be change towards these games as he holds his argument about how he their actions are out of order. I would recommend this essay to any parent that is going to put their kid in a competitive sport or have already. They need to know their boundaries and should be able to respect the outcome of the game. Not to cause a huge scene, but to be there as support for their children. However, parents should only go so far in supporting their kids. They should not push them too hard and let their children make the decisions for what they believe is right for them. “fair-play initiatives” should be held throughout all sports, and actions should be put in place to start this action. Dale England, vice-president of the Winnipeg Minor Hockey Association states “one of the things we have to do is to teach parents to respect the game, the coaches, the players and the referees”. Which is true, parents are the ones that need to stop their ugly behaviour and learn how to just enjoy the game. We need everyone to work together, and not against each other. The coaches, referees and the players are what make this activity happen. Once they are gone, then there will be nothing left of the game. If actions are not put into place soon, who knows what will happen to not only the sport of hockey, but other sports as