At some point in time, fights weren't just a prominent part of the game, but very much a part of the entertainment in a hockey game. Up to this day, the majority of fans still feel that fighting holds a place in the fame, since it gives the players the ability to police themselves during the game, therefore making the game ''safer''.
Over his career, Bieksa took part in 808 NHL games, 597 of which were with the Canucks who had made him their 5th Round Selection in 2001. He was a part of the 2011 roster that went to the Stanley Cup final.