This study addresses the concepts of ethics and fair play in ice hockey, emphasizing the importance of preventing aggression and violence to maintain the principles of fair play. Ethics refers to a set of principles that govern the notions of right and wrong for individuals and communities, while fair play encompasses values such as fair competition, honesty, equality, and adherence to rules. In ice hockey, ethics and fair play aim to balance the sport's physical and competitive nature, ensuring player safety and sustaining a positive image for the sport.

The inherent physicality of ice hockey increases the risk of aggression and violence. In this context, the study categorizes various types of aggression (instrumental, hostile, indirect, passive, verbal, physical, psychological, group, and structural aggression) and examines their impacts on player health, team performance, the sport's image, legal outcomes, and economic factors.

Strategies for preventing aggression and violence include enforcing disciplinary regulations, expanding education and awareness programs, providing psychological support, and utilizing technology and video analysis. The Integrity Program, disciplinary regulations, and coach training seminars implemented by the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation (TBHF) are significant local initiatives. Additionally, international practices by organizations such as the NHL, IIHF, and the hockey federations of Canada and Sweden serve as inspirational examples.

In conclusion, embracing ethics and fair play ensures that ice hockey remains a fair, safe, and sustainable sport while offering positive role models for younger generations. Strengthening this culture contributes to ice hockey's broader acceptance at national and international levels. This study highlights the necessity of enhancing strategies to prevent aggression and violence in ice hockey, emphasizing that these efforts are not merely optional but essential.