I think I may have a reason why the shootout at Maine was not too exciting.
They did not use the red lamps to signal goals; only the referee's signals was
used.
 
I was sitting in the first deck behind BU's goal.  It is kind of hard to detect when a goal is scored at the other end.  The rush of excitement is supplied
when I see the red lamp light, not a referee pointing at the goal.  For
example, when the first player up, BU's Kaj Linna, scored his goal, we weren't
even sure if it was a goal initally since the red lamp didn't light.  We soon
caught on that the lamp wasn't being used.  It is hard to explain this, but
basically the immediate excitement of a goal scored was lost, thus it wasn't
as exciting.  The action at BU's goal was much more exciting, however, since
I had a clear view of the goal.
 
I have attended three shootouts and this one was by far the least exciting.
I'm not positive, but not using the red lamp could have been a reason.
 
Brian Gentry  BU'95
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