- Georges Laraque
Georges Laraque is the first black hockey player from French Canada to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). From Montreal, Quebec, he was drafted in 1995 by the Edmonton Oilers. Working as his team's enforcer, Laraque is charged with retaliating against anyone who tries to intimidate with his teammates, which sometimes leads to him dropping his gloves to brawl with opponents. Such actions naturally lead Laraque to a significant amount of time in the penalty box. - Tie Domi
Tahir "Tie" Domi (born November 1 1969 in Windsor, Ontario) is a retired professional ice hockey player. During a sixteen-year NHL career when he was known for his role as an enforcer, he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets. - Derek Boogaard
Derek Boogaard (born on June 23, 1982 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the NHL. Boogaard was drafted in the 7th round, 202nd overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He is noted for his size and as a vicious fighter and enforcer. - Donald Brashear
Donald Brashear (born January 7, 1972 in Bedford, IN, USA) is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals. He also played for the Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers. - Jody Shelley
Jody Shelley (born February 7, 1976) was born in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada, but moved to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia shortly after he was born. He is an ice hockey player in the National Hockey League for the Columbus Blue Jackets. - Wade Belak
Wade Belak (born July 3, 1976 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional hockey forward/defenceman. Belak attended North Battleford Comprehensive High School in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Belak is best known as an enforcer. He currently plays for the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs. He was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, First Round, 12th Overall. - Todd Fedoruk
Todd Fedoruk (born February 13, 1979 in Red Water, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Dallas Stars. - Rob Ray
Rob Ray, (born June 8 1968) is a former ice hockey player. He was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy by the National Hockey League in 1999 for leadership and humanitarianism. - Eric Godard
Eric Godard (born March 7, 1980 in Vernon, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. - Ryan Hollweg
Ryan Hollweg (born April 23, 1983 in Downey, California) is a professional ice hockey forward for the New York Rangers of the NHL. His brother, Bryce Hollweg, is an alternate captain for the Army NCAA hockey team. As the son of a Brazilian father (of German descent) and Canadian mother, Hollweg chose hockey over soccer. Even as a young boy, he knew that someday he would be a professional hockey player. - Colton Orr
Colton Orr (born March 3, 1982 as Colton Douglas Orr) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was born in Winnipeg Manitoba and is of no relation to Hall-of-Fame defenseman Bobby Orr. Orr was not drafted by an NHL team and signed as a free agent with the Boston Bruins. He now plays for the New York Rangers, as he was claimed off waivers by them in November 2005. - Bob Probert
Robert Probert (born June 5, 1965 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward. Probert played for the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. While a successful player by some other measures, Probert is best known for his activities as a fighter and enforcer. Probert was also known for his on (and off)-ice antics and legal problems, … - Brian McGrattan
Brian McGrattan (born September 2, 1981, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player for the NHL's Ottawa Senators. McGrattan is an enforcer who made a solid reputation for himself, particularly during the American Hockey League's 2004-2005 season when he established an all-time league record for penalty minutes in a single season (551). Although he's has just begun his career in the NHL, … - Scott Parker
Scott Parker (born January 29, 1978 in Hanford, California) is an American professional ice hockey right winger in the National Hockey League who has played for the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks. - Marty McSorley
Martin James McSorley (born May 18, 1963) is a former professional hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) and former head coach of the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League (2002-2004). He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, but grew up in Cayuga, Ontario; a suburb of Hamilton. - Andrew Peters
Andrew Peters a.k.a "Prime Time", (born 5 May, 1980 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian ice hockey left winger who currently plays in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres as number 76. Peters chose 76 because he wore 38 when playing for Rochester. When he joined the Sabres he doubled it. Peters was drafted 34th overall by the Sabres in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. Besides the NHL, Peters has also played for the Rochester Americans in the AHL, … - Dave Brown
David James Brown (born October 12, 1962 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He was primarily known as a fighter as he lacked the skills to regularly fill other roles in the NHL. However, Dave Brown was very successful in his role as an enfocer and was widely regarded as one of the most feared players in the league due to his intimidating presence and fighting skills. - Brad May
Brad May (born November 29, 1971 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a hockey left winger currently playing for the NHL's Anaheim Ducks. He played his rep minor hockey in Markham, Ontario. One year he played alongside Keith Primeau in 1982. - Darren McCarty
Darren McCarty (born April 1, 1972 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a professional ice hockey player. McCarty has been known more for his fists than his scoring ability, taking on the role of the Detroit Red Wings enforcer most of his career, a role in which he won three Stanley Cups in 1997, 1998, and 2002. He grew up in Leamington, Ontario, which is not far from Detroit. He has four children, son Griffin (age 10,) and daughters, Emerson (8,) Avery (6,) and Gracyn (3.) - Darcy Hordichuk
Darcy Hordichuk (born August 10, 1980 in Kamsack, Saskatchewan) is a professional hockey player for the NHL's Nashville Predators. Hordichuk has also played with the Atlanta Thrashers, the Phoenix Coyotes, and the Florida Panthers. Hordichuk was drafted in 2000 by the Atlanta Thrashers as the 180th overall pick in the 6th round. He plays left wing. Hordichuk is well-known in the NHL for being a very physical player and an accomplished fighter. - Jesse Boulerice
Jesse Boulerice (born August 10, 1978 in Plattsburgh, New York, USA) is an United States professional hockey winger. He currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, Fifth Round, One-hundred Thirty-third Overall. He has played for the Carolina Hurricanes, St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers. - Paul Holmgren
Paul Howard Holmgren (born December 2, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is a retired American professional ice hockey player and is currently the General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. - Cam Janssen
Cam Janssen (born April 15, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays right wing for the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils. He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He was the chosen 117th overall in the 4th round. Janssen led the Devils during the 2005-2006 season with 11 major penalties for fighting. - Aaron Downey
Aaron Douglas 'Diesel' Downey, (born August 27, 1974 in Shelburne, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey forward. Aaron currently plays for the American Hockey League's Providence Bruins. Previously, he also played for Montreal, Chicago, St. Louis, and Dallas. Downey is mostly known for his role as an enforcer, though he instantly shot into notoriety after knocking the Carolina Hurricanes' Jesse Boulerice down with one punch on February 11, … - George Parros
George James Parros (born December 29, 1979 in Washington, Pennsylvania) is an American ice hockey player of Greek descent, who plays right wing for the Anaheim Ducks. He also often assumes the role of "enforcer" for the team. He was part of the 2007 Anaheim Ducks team which won the Stanley Cup in 2007. - Tony Twist
Tony Twist is a former professional ice hockey player. He played left wing in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues and Québec Nordiques, but was also a feared enforcer. He now is a co-host in post-game shows after Blues games on KPLR-TV. Twist recently penned a foreword to the Ross Bernstein book "The Code: The Unwritten Rules Of Fighting And Retaliation In The NHL". He also owns a bars named Twister's Iron Bar Saloon in the Missouri cities of Imperial, St. Charles, … - Jamal Mayers
Jamal Mayers (October 24, 1974) in Toronto, Ontario is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays forward for the National Hockey League's St. Louis Blues. He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. He was chosen 89th overall in the 4th round. He was a member of the 2007 Canadian IIHF World Championship team that won gold in a 4-2 win against Finland in Moscow. - Matthew Barnaby
Matthew Barnaby (b. May 4, 1973 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) is a right wing for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League. Barnaby has also played for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks. - Wade Brookbank
Wade Brookbank (born on September 29, 1977 in Lanigan, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a Canadian professional hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has played for WCHL Anchorage Aces, Central Hockey League Oklahoma City Blazers, IHL Orlando Solar Bears, AHL Grand Rapids Griffins, AHL Providence Bruins, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Binghamton Senators, Milwaukee Admirals, Manitoba Moose, NHL Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks. - Jordin Tootoo
Jordin Kudluk Tootoo (Inuktitut syllabics: ᔪᐊᑕᓐ ᑐᑐ; born February 2, 1983 in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player. His middle name "Kudluk" ("kalluk" in standard Roman spelling) means "thunder". His mother, Rose Tootoo, is of Ukrainian Canadian descent, while his father, Barney, is Inuit from Nunavut. - Dale Hunter
Dale Robert Hunter (born July 31, 1960 in Petrolia, Ontario) is a former Canadian ice hockey player. - Steve Ott
Steve Ott born August 19, 1982 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, is a professional hockey player playing for the Dallas Stars of the NHL. Ott was drafted by the Stars 25th overall at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He played junior hockey for the OHL's Windsor Spitfires and had a brief spell with the Utah Grizzlies of the AHL before joining the main Stars roster. Ott represented Canada at the 2001 World Junior Hockey Championship, helping the team win the bronze medal. - Eric Cairns
Eric Cairns (born on June 27, 1974 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada) is a defenseman currently (2006) with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. Drafted by the New York Rangers in 1992, Cairns has also played for the New York Islanders and Florida Panthers. - Stu Grimson
Stu Grimson (born May 20, 1965 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a former Canadian ice hockey forward. At 6'6, 240 lbs, Grimson played in the National Hockey League from 1989 to 2002. During this time, he played for the Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, and Nashville Predators. Stu was known as an enforcer throughout his career. He compiled over 2,000 penalty minutes. - Dave Schultz
David (Dave) "The Hammer" Schultz (born October 14, 1949 in Waldheim, Saskatchewan) is a retired professional ice hockey player. Schultz is renowned as one of hockey's greatest enforcers and holds the NHL record for most penalty minutes in a single season, at 472. - Peter Worrell
Peter Worrell (born August 18, 1977 in Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player. During his junior hockey career, Worrell played for the Hull Olympiques, being part of the 1997 Memorial Cup winning team and collecting close to 1200 penalty minutes in his three seasons with the team. Worrell was selected by the Florida Panthers 166th overall in the 7th round at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. - Tiger Williams
David James "Tiger" Williams (born 3 February, 1954 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1974-75 to 1987-88. - Chris McAllister
Chris McAllister (born June 16, 1975 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Kalamazoo Wings in the International Hockey League and formerly played in the National Hockey League. McAllister was drafted 40th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to the Canucks, McAllister played 56 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1998-2000 before playing with the Philadelphia Flyers, Colorado Avalanche, … - John Erskine
John Erskine (born June 26, 1980, in Kingston, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League with the Washington Capitals. Erskine began his upper-level hockey play with the Quinte Hawks for the 1996-97 season. For the 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 seasons, Erskine played for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. Erskine won the Max Kaminsky Trophy as top defenseman in the OHL in 1999-2000. - Dave Semenko
David John "Dave" Semenko (born 12 July, 1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) is a retired hockey player who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, and Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. He was originally selected in 1977 by the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League and the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association. A frequent fighter, he was known as Wayne Gretzky's bodyguard early in Gretzky's career in Edmonton from 1979 to 1986.
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