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Coaches behaving badly: Does it set a good example for youth hockey? The recent OHL fines for the 67s and Frontenacs coaches after their near-brawl raises some serious questions. Is this the kind of sportsmanship we want to model for young players? Where do we draw the line between passion and poor behaviour behind the bench? Do you think the fines were appropriate, or should more be done to curb these kinds of incidents? Share your experiences with coaching conduct – good and bad – at the youth level. What impact do you think these displays have on developing players? I predict we’ll see more of this as the playoffs heat up, unless stricter consequences are put in place. What do you think? Let’s discuss.