In a message dated 5/16/2006 5:42:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
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I have  to agree that 4x4 hockey in OT  is a bad idea.  The game should be  
played 
like it was before OT.  Does baseball play with butt two  outfielders? (no 
they play extra innings)  Does basketball lose a  player?  (no they play 
overtimes)G \\\\
Right idea but not a good example - at least 4x4 et al are game situations.  
Two outfielders are not and neither are shootouts.  So, what's wrong with a  
tie save in championship games?
 
I am reasonably sure that five minute overtimes are often played  tentatively 
and defensively. Would teams open up a bit if OT was ten  minutes?
 
Bob Saunders
Northeastern