"The Code" of fighting in hockey
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Raitis Ivanans #41 of the Los Angeles Kings and Trevor Gillies #42 of the Anaheim Ducks fight on the ice during the second period of the NHL preseason game held on September 18, 2006 at Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in Anaheim, California.
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Cathy Wurzer talks with Ross Bernstein, author of a new book about hockey fights called "The Code," about why fights are an important part of the game.
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