Whenever emotions get the best of athletes, a physical altercation usually follows and it's unfortunate to see, but it happens more often than not because it can be difficult in the heat of competition to keep those emotions in check.

We saw an example of what happens when things get out of hand this past weekend in a playoff game no less as there was a massive brawl that broke out during Game 1 of the OLA Sr. B semi final lacrosse series between the Six Nations Rivermen and Owen Sound North Stars.

A bit of a chaotic scene last night in game 1 of the OLA Sr. B semi final lacrosse series between the Owen Sound North Stars and the Six Nations Rivermen



...the Rivermen might have to call up a few players to finish this series pic.twitter.com/gYUW0UvAR9 — Scott Arnold (@ScottArnold12) July 21, 2019

Here's a different angle of the brawl that seemingly involved all players and even some people from the staffs of both teams.

I’m not sure what is worse; the sucker punch, or the aim pic.twitter.com/zOMnUEjxvr — Scott Arnold (@ScottArnold12) July 22, 2019

In total, 12 penalties (6 majors, 6 game misconducts) were handed out in the brawl, totalling 90 penalty minutes. There were over 100 PIMS dished out in the entire game.

The North Stars won Game 1 of the series after play continued, but the Rivermen were able to even the series with a win in Game 2.

(H/T: Barstool Sports)