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The 12 Dirtiest Players In NHL History

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Published on 04 Sep 2026 / In Sports

The 12 Dirtiest Players in NHL History counts down the most controversial, dangerous, and unforgettable rule-breakers the game has ever seen.

From Sean Avery’s relentless agitation and Dave Schultz’s Broad Street Bullies intimidation to Matt Cooke’s blindside hits, Marty McSorley’s infamous stick attack, and Todd Bertuzzi’s career-altering assault on Steve Moore, these players crossed the line between tough hockey and dirty play.

This NHL history documentary examines the cheap shots, late hits, dangerous stick work, record-breaking suspensions, bitter rivalries, and shocking incidents that permanently damaged reputations—and sometimes changed careers and league rules.

Featuring Sean Avery, Dave Schultz, Bobby Clarke, Eddie Shore, Claude Lemieux, Ulf Samuelsson, Chris Simon, Matt Cooke, Raffi Torres, Dale Hunter, Marty McSorley, and Todd Bertuzzi.

Were these players genuinely dirty, or were some simply products of more violent eras? Watch until the end to discover why the number-one incident remains one of hockey’s darkest and most controversial moments.

Comment below with the player you believe deserves the number-one position. Like the video and subscribe for more NHL history, legendary rivalries, controversial moments, and unforgettable hockey stories.

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DIOSUNBALLZ_TALICHAD
DIOSUNBALLZ_TALICHAD 1 month ago

Yeah thats what ruins Hockey for me.
Dirty cheap shots when blindsided.

Hockey should be enjoyed and played and watched and when you force another hocker player into early retirement and end their career that is unacceptable.

We all enjoy Hockey for the physicality and hard hits and smart plays we shouldnt make hockey stupid like Football and European Football or Rugby we should enjoy Hockey and stop the "Old Time Hockey crap and cheap shots"

Sumtimes even the fighting gets boring because it stops the action yet a good clean solid hit that saves a defending from losing that is always great to see and the action still continues the whole MACHISMO "IM SO FUCKING TOUGH" because I play a real mans sport Hockey and I have a STASH and blah blah blah is Fucking boring and take me away from what I got into Hockey for in the First place.

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