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What is a fighting penalty?

Fighting

A fighting penalty occurs when two players decide to engage in a fight. They will both automatically receive 5 minute penalties for their actions. If one of the players was determined to be the instigator, he will get an extra 2 minutes and will receive a warning from the league that 2 more of these infractions could result in a suspension.

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