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* Players who fight, instigate, or jump into an on-ice brawl as a third combatant will be suspended for two games on a first offence.
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I think the part in bold is the key phrase. It seems the 3rd man in penalty is what's being punished more harshly, not the one on one fights.
Another question is what is the higher governing body for the Q, Hockey Quebec or the Canadian Hockey League that all the Major Junior leagues are under?