On Thu, 28 Feb 91 22:52:57 EST Mike Machnik said:
>                                                       NCAA rules permit a
>    coach to request that the third period be played in halves whenever there
>    is a structural disadvantage - in other words, you can't do it just because
>    you don't like the loud fans down one end chanting, "SIEVE!".  This request
>    must be made to the referee prior to the start of the third period.  I
>    believe either team can call for it.
 
Mike,
 
I can't find anything in the rule book that allows a COACH to make this
decision. Rule 6, section 42b says "The teams shall change ends at the
beginning of each subsequent regular period. If in the opinion of the
official, conditions are more favorable to play at one end of the rink
than at the other, he may equalize opportunities by having teams change
ends at the middle of one or all three regular and overtime periods,
but not in only two regular periods. The official must rule that this
change is to be made before the commencement of the game or period."
 
If any coach is allowed to request this switch at BC's rink, that must
be a Hockey East league rule, not an NCAA rule.
 
Arthur