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More than 90 per cent of Ontario Hockey League players fight fewer than 10 times per season. Andre Roberts Jersey . That said, the sanctions adopted by the OHL that include suspensions and fines for the serial scrapper are clearly targeting the one-dimensional player. But some might be surprised to learn that 31 OHL players recorded 10 or more fighting majors last season, compared to the 23 National Hockey League players who also dropped the gloves no fewer than 10 times. Fighting has been on the NHLs radar for many years and over time, there have been countless discussions on its merit - or if the league needs to do more to police it. Now the number of fights per season in the NHL is declining, so theres less of an outcry for banning what some believe is an important part of the game. However, the NHL - as well as the Western Hockey League and QMJHL - will pay close attention to the latest OHL changes and may adopt their own initiatives in the near future. Fighting in the NHL seems to be less contentious than diving or other dishonourable acts designed to draw penalties. And when the NHL lockout ends, players who have a tendency to embellish may be in for a surprise. Players, coaches, managers and officials who participated in league meetings in August agreed embellishment has once again become an issue. Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler has been identified as an offender. While Kesler plays the game hard, he has been known to exaggerate contact to gain an advantage. Chicagos Dan Carcillo has been caught on video on more than one occasion during his career trying to sell a penalty. Among his more noteworthy attempts was in a 2010 playoff game with the Philadelphia Flyers against the New Jersey Devils, where Carcillo pretended to have been struck in the face with a stick. Superstars such as Pittsburghs Evgeni Malkin have also drawn criticism for attempting to mislead referees, as he did in the playoffs last spring resulting in a penalty against Philadelphias Matt Carle. Everything from posting pictures of each culprit in every NHL dressing room to re-instituting a fine system, or simply tacking on an additional two-minute penalty to offset the original call is being discussed by hockey operations and will at some point be presented to all NHL general managers for further discussion. Larry Fitzgerald Jersey . surrendered in a courtroom Friday to begin a three-month jail sentence for attacking his ex-girlfriend in September 2010 while two of their children watched. Michael Floyd Jersey . Davidson will undergo immediate treatment at The Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center on the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center campus in downtown Oklahoma City. http://www.arizonacardinalsfansprostore.com/kerry-rhodes-jerseys . According to ESPN.com, the Blue Jays have discussed signing one of the free agent relievers available, including Jonathan Papelbon, Heath Bell or Joe Nathan. Pat Tillman Jersey .J. -- Tim Tebow was surrounded by dozens of cameras and reporters -- a backup quarterback with unmatched star power. Patrick Peterson White Jersey . The Russians put on a clinical attacking display Friday, scoring two goals in each half in a 4-1 win over the Czech Republic in Group A. Post-victory, Advocaats only regret was that the score wasnt higher.In a move that would have meant more a few years ago, the New York Yankees brought in a star outfielder with Hall of Fame credentials. Numbers Game looks at the Yankees acquisition of Ichiro. The Yankees Get: RF Ichiro Suzuki. Ichiro, 38, is another marquee name for the games most storied franchise, but hes not the same Ichiro that terrorized major league pitching from the moment he arrived in the major leagues in 2001. Since the beginning of 2011, Ichiro has an OPS of .644 and there are only three regular outfielders with an OPS lower than this years .642 mark. Nearly across the board, Ichiro is putting up career-low numbers -- a .261 batting average, .288 on-base percentage and a .279 batting average on balls in play. That BABIP might be an indication of bad luck -- his line drive rate (25.6% per www.fangraphs.com) is a career-high -- and his percentage of infield hits (7.4%, also Fan Graphs) but could also suggest that his speed may not be what it was during his peak. Also, according to Fan Graphs, Ichiros bat speed could be an issue as the past two seasons have brought about a dramatic decline in his production against ol number one. Another issue facing Ichiro is that hes more aggressive at the plate. His 3.45 pitches per plate appearance is a career-low and the last two seasons have shown an increase in contact on pitches outside the strike zone (www.fangraphs.com), which infers that the quality of Ichiros contact isnt what it has been in previous seasons. Ichiros bat may be in decline, but there doesnt appear to be any dip in his defence, as advanced fielding metrics (Ultimate Zone Rating, Defensive Runs Saved) still show him among the best in baseball. Going to the Yankees, there wont be pressure on Ichiro to lead the offence, since the Yankees have proven bats that will allow Ichiro to move in to a supporting role. While Ichiro is in the final year of a contract that pays him $17-million this season, the Yankees will pay $2.25-milllion over the rest of the season, a relative pittance in the hope that a future Hall of Famer could rebound enough to be a productive part of a playoff team. Sam Acho Jersey. With speedy left fielder Brett Gardner deemed to be out for the season once he undergoes elbow surgery, Ichiro does provide some of the speed and defence that Gardner typically provided to the Yankees. The Mariners Get: RHP D.J. Mitchell and RHP D.J. Farquhar. Mitchell is a 25-year-old righthander who struggled through 4 2/3 innings with the Yankees this season. Mitchell has 94 career minor league appearances, including 87 starts, posting a 3.56 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP. Without overpowering stuff, Mitchell isnt likely to see anything more than spot duty in the Mariners bullpen, if he winds up in the major leagues at all. Farquhar is a similarly dubious prospect, who pitched a couple of innings for the Blue Jays last season, but the 5-foot-9 25-year-old has been strictly a bullpen pitcher throughout his minor league career, with 208 appearances and no starts. The Mariners will be his fourth organization this season, after stops with the Blue Jays, As and Yankees, so its difficult to imagine that he has real major league value. With Ichiro gone, there will be outfield opportunities in Seattle. Casper Wells and Michael Saunders should hold down a couple of spots and Franklin Gutierrez (out with a concussion) can man centre field when healthy, but Mike Carp and Carlos Peguero are a couple of power-hitting options that might see more action too. Its the end of an era for the Mariners, dealing their superstar to the Yankees. Even if his game has declined, this move -- and the negligible return -- is symbolic that it was time for the Mariners and Ichiro to move on. Scott Cullen can be reached at Scott.Cullen@bellmedia.ca and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. ' ' '