Cops & Firefighters Brawl at Charity Hockey Match
 

Mass Brawl Breaks out in New York Police and Fire Department CHARITY Hockey Game


An annual charity ice hockey game between police and firefighters in New York erupted into a mass brawl.
Every year, the New York Police Department and the Fire Department of New York get together for a friendly hockey game, all in the name of charity


However, this year's match was overshadowed by a huge fight between the two teams during the second period in Long Island.


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Bench-clearing: Players from each side brawled at a Fire Department vs NYPD charity ice hockey game


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Regular: The charity match has been held for 41 years, but this year it saw a huge brawl


According to the website, the event is 'all about coming together to enjoy sportsmanship and helping others.'
Players from both sides cleared the bench to join the brawl, which left the ice littered with hockey sticks and gloves.
The only two players who didn't appear to be involved were the goalkeepers. The pair stood together in the middle of the rink watching the chaos going on around them.
The fight caused a 25-minute delay as players were penalised and equipment picked up off the ice.

New York Police Department eventually won the game 8-5.


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Observers: The only two who appeared not to be fighting were the goalkeepers in the middle of the rink


NYPD, FDNY Brawl At Charity Hockey Match (FULL VIDEO)