Discussion Thread: Intentional Torts and Criminal Acts


 

Read the article(s) about the March 8th, 2004 NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks located in the Learn section.  Determine what happened in the altercation and discuss the subsequent criminal charges as well as the civil suit that was filed. 

1.  Was the handling of this incident consistent with what you have learned in this course?
2.  In regard to the sport/recreational activity in which you are involved:

a. What is your perspective of violence in sport?
b.  How much violence is too much violence?
c.  Is sport/recreation becoming increasingly violent?  Why or why not?