As Saul continues with the Marlboros, he experiences a “the end of any semblance of joy in the game”. How does this moment come about? Please give two details that lead up to it.

During the games the crowd yelled war chants and threw Indian dolls on the ice. One fan even threw a horse turd on the ice. Saul was also portrayed in a comic with feathers in his helmet.... a source of comedy.

Saul was whacked on the back of the knees by an opposing player. He consistently found himself a source of illegal checks and penalty worthy plays. It got to the point where he fought back.... each and every time.