The speeded up face-offs were also discussed on the broadcast of the SLU -Miami
game.  It seeemed as if the Saints weren't always ready for the puck drop.  I
remember seeing the faster face-offs in the Olympics and liking them.  I think it
could be a good change but may take some getting used to.

Sara
SLU '77
Let's go SAINTS!!!



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> I forgot to mention in my write-up of the UConn at NU game.
>
> The new rule was obviously in effect and the game lasted from 7:00 PM to 9:09
> PM or 2 hours and nine minutes on the clock. There are between period
> activities -- local youth 3 on 3 games (after first) and other contests
> (after second). So the clock playing time was under two hours.
>
> NU was ready on one face-off and UConn wasn't. NU scored a new rule goal on a
> rebound from an uncontested direct shot of the face-off.
>
> Bob Saunders
> NU Staff