4-on-4's and 3-on-3's back?  GREAT!  I agree that a big part of the game was
lost with the non-penalty coincidental minor calls.  This change makes good
sense.
 
I'm not sure I like the shootout format though.  To play a 5 minute OT and
then head to the shootout bothers me the same way that only playing a 5 min.
OT does.  Play a 10 minute OT and then head into a shootout if it's necessary.
Having seen the shootout in the Gold Medal Game I watched a team game turn
into a game of individuals and their skills.  Play 10 minutes of "team"
hockey any present an honest opportunity to settle the game the way it should
be.  Move on to the quick-fix round after that.  Like Steve, I also want to be
convinced why the losing team should get a point.  Awarding 3 points in a game
is goofy.  If you lose, you lose.  By proposing to award a single point for
the tie leaves me wondering if teams should get a half-point if they only lose
by 1 goal.  Know what I mean?  It just doesn't seem right.  What do you think?
 
I also believe that penalites should be called.  Requests for individual rule
enforcement is bothersome.  If it's in the book, call it.  Call all of them.
Stop the "this year you can't play in the crease, last year you could" stuff.
 
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