> I guess he missed the part where Patrick Eaves (of Joe Exter fame and no Lady > Byng candidate himself) cross-checked Ryan to the head -- and only got a 10-mi > misconduct? ... Actually, Patrick only got a 2-minute minor for high sticking. Had it been considered "violent", the official would have been obliged to assess a DQ! Why were matching "roughing" penalties assessed instead of hitting after the whistle? (I don't know!) Why did only Prestin get a "punching" penalty, when most reports had both parties ... partying? (I don't know!) You cannot get a misconduct for fighting/punching. You can get a misconduct for failing to heed the orders of an official. Examples include continuing an altercation after the official says "OK, break it up, boys". Other activities can earn a misconduct such as spitting at (anyone), failure to go to the penalty box, certain gestures and words, and other lovely actions such as abuse of officials and unsportsman-like conduct. Unfortunately, Mr. McAdoo's box lists only the variety of penalty (10-minute misconduct instead of the infraction) and USCHO Box Scores omit penalties. :-( At least one former HEA Commissioner would have Mr. Ryan sit out Friday's game, but the current one let's them play. Was the pair of losses enough of a learning experience, or will some Black Bears not get to suit up against Northeastern? My guesses are no and no! (OK, so I should get a 2-minute instigating penalty!) Finally, in case it's not obvious: I'm not a referee, though I've participated in refereeing clinics and read the rule book more than a few times. cheers, wayne BRING ON DEM HUSKIES!