From the CCHA website (http://www.ccha.com/) ... CCHA suspends use of four-man officiating system FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - The Central Collegiate Hockey Association has chosen to suspend the use of the two-referees, two-linesmen officiating system for the second half of the 1999-2000 season. The decision was made after a discussion with the league's head coaches. "We have gathered excellent feedback and have had valuable discussions regarding the four-man system," said CCHA Director of Officials Brian Hart. "At this time, we decided to further discuss the system and its mechanics in greater detail at the conclusion of the season." The system was used in 20 games - 16 league games and the four games of the Great Lakes Invitational at Joe Louis Arena. The CCHA was granted permission by the NCAA in May to experiment with the system for 25 games during the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 seasons. HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.