In a message dated 5/16/2006 5:42:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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I have to agree that 4x4 hockey in OT is a bad idea. The game should be
played
like it was before OT. Does baseball play with butt two outfielders? (no
they play extra innings) Does basketball lose a player? (no they play
overtimes)G \\\\
Right idea but not a good example - at least 4x4 et al are game situations.
Two outfielders are not and neither are shootouts. So, what's wrong with a
tie save in championship games?
I am reasonably sure that five minute overtimes are often played tentatively
and defensively. Would teams open up a bit if OT was ten minutes?
Bob Saunders
Northeastern