In all of sports, this 10' by 4' glass enclosed structure stands alone as a unique piece of real estate.

That's why hockey’s penalty box easily checks into a special place in my MIKE on Sports! podcast.

Hockey is the only sport that boasts a physical cell of sorts with a thick wooden door and reinforced plexi-glass walls.

Hockey’s penalty box is where players are temporarily banished from the ice for bratty behavior - like tripping, slashing and excessively rough play.

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