On the question of overtimes (and their being settled by shootouts
in the Olympics):  Why DOES hockey settle for games ending in ties
if the first overtime is scoreless?  I find ties extremely unsatis-
fying for all involved.  (Incidentally, given the current rule, I
find placing an (OT) after a tie score seriously redundant!)
 
As far as the Olympics go, what other rules will we see which are
different from those in the college ranks?
 
Also, are there Olympic or international specifications for rink
sizes?  It seems the Olympic rink is considerably larger than those
you see in North America.  BTW, I like its effect on the play.
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