In examining the role of enforcers, one cannot help but question basic concepts such as character, loyalty and fairness. Highly recommended viewing for any hockey or sports fan. 

"If you want to be able to understand the hidden motivations behind fighting in hockey and sports in general, and to be able argue this question intelligently, watch this riveting film."

The documentary also examines the human attraction to violence and the role the media plays in depicting it.

“Ice Guardians” tells the story of those players — players like Kelly Chase and Kevin Westgarth and so many others — and the layers of humanity beyond their fists and the evolution and purpose of enforcers in the game.

"A beautifully filmed, visceral, in-depth, in-your-face, and raw inside look at one of the most talked about aspects in professional hockey history."

"Ice Guardians does an excellent job of setting its stage because of the player interviews that effectively characterize what initially appears as savagery between muscular, testosterone-driven men, and is gradually revealed to something much more sacred."