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December 21, 2023

Hockey League Officially Bans Post-Game Handshakes

Hockey NL, the authority overseeing minor and amateur hockey in Newfoundland and Labrador, has officially axed the post-game handshake tradition. Gonzo Bennett, the real-deal chair of Hockey NL's minor council executive committee, cited "issues" leading to suspensions for players and coaches, prompting the ban across youth, amateur, and semi-pro levels.

Austin Sabourin
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