> I wonder if I'm missing something here. I thought the major
> difference between an NHL and International rink was that the
> NHL rink was narrower and possibly with less room behind the
> goal lines.  If so, the DU coach's comments are
> counter-intuitive.  I would have guessed that the larger ice
> surface would make it more difficult for the "slower" skating
> defensemen to keep up with the speedier forwards, hence
> making the game on the larger rink more "offensive".  Did I get my
> definition of rink sizes backwards?
 
It is counter-intuitive ... but many coaches believe larger rinks slows the
game down ... In a smaller rink, the action is forced to happen more quickly
... In larger rinks, the game is often played on the perimeter.
 
That's the theory anyway.
 
AW
 
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