Punch-up in Piestany
The Punch-up in Piestany was a bench-clearing brawl between Canada and the Soviet Union, during the final game of the 1987 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Piešťany, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia) on January 4, 1987. The incident resulted in the ejection of both nations, and while the Soviets had already been eliminated from medal contention, the disqualification cost Canada a certain medal – potentially the gold. The brawl is famous for officials having turned off the arena lights in a desperate attempt at ending the 20-minute melee. Much of the blame was placed on Norwegian referee Hans Rønning, who had been selected for the game based on his perceived neutrality rather than experience.
Following the brawl, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) suspended the players involved for 18 months and the coaches for three years. The players' suspensions were later reduced to six months on appeal, allowing several players from both teams to return for the 1988 tournament in Moscow. Both nations won medals in 1988; Canada won the gold medal while the Soviets won silver.
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Punch In
by: Lions And Tigers And BearsWake up to sounds of cars at dawn
Another tell-tale sign the simple days are gone
Rush-hour, all the people drive
And think of how its been so long since they felt alive
Punch in
Same time everyday
You start to wonder if it's always been this way
Is there anyone here who would like to escape?
Small talk, nobody really cares
It's kind of obvious by the lifeless stares
Break time, but it's not enough
They spend to whole time thinking about how they feel so rushed
Punch in
Same time everyday
They start to wonder if it's always been this way
Is there anyone here who would like to escape?
Escape from the ordinary
Do something that is just for you
Do something you have always wanted to do
Get away
Go somewhere warm
Just take one minute
One hour
One day of your life
And do it just for you...
Skyline dropping everyday
You know it can't be right no matter what they say
Conflict just rages on
And it probably will till I'm dead and gone
Punch in
Same time everyday
They start to wonder if it's always been this way
Is there anyone here who would like to escape?