Ok, this is the last time I'll say anything about the shootouts, unless
provoked.
   Perhaps unhappy was too strong a word for the way in which I leave arenas
after ties.  Unsatisfied would be better.  I never meant to imply that I
didn't enjoy the hockey immensly or that there wasn't quality hockey in a tie
game.  I just don't like games that end where they started, that's all.  3
hours of hockey is certainly well worth my money, but I still prefer to see it
settled.
   My last word is to give HE the chance to try it.  There is no harm in
attempting it as I rather doubt it will significantly affect the standings.  If
it fails, it fails and you were right.  If it succeeds and has good support,
then we'll talk about expanding it.  Give it 2 seasons and then decide.  IMHO,
to not even attempt it because we'd rather bow to the gods of hockey purism
would be a mistake.   All right, I'll shut up now and let the thread die.
                                                     --Steve Moerland
                                                       MSU '92, UK '95