The "Mental" Side of NHL Enforcers
The following article, which features former Princeton standout Kevin Westgarth, appeared January 19 on the Los Angeles Kings Web site.
By Rich Hammond
The mental side of NHL fighting? To the uninitiated, that might sound like an oxymoron.
Stereotypes don't always fit, though. Hockey enforcers, too often, tend to be dismissed as brutes, players with no other discernible skills, who remain employed in professional hockey only because of their willingness to get punched in the face on a regular basis.
That's a part of it, yes, but there is a certain science behind on-ice pugilism. For evidence, consider that within the past decade, the Kings have had two Princeton-educated enforcers. The guys throwing punches are also the ones thriving at crossword puzzles.
Complete article can be accessed via the Kings Web site by clicking here.
