OHL unveils stricter rules for fighting in 2026-27 season

The OHL is taking another crack at reducing the amount of fights in league play. The major-junior hockey league unveiled amendments to the OHL's discipline policy governing fighting penalties for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday. Here's a look at some of the key guidelines: • Teams will be fined $5,000 per fight after it reaches a 35-fight limit. Previously, there was a maximum threshold of 50 fights and a maximum fine of $2,000 for each additional fight. • A player can have a maximum of three fighting majors between the start of the regular season and Dec. 31. An additional...