While taking in the Boston College/U-Lowell game at the Conte Forum this past Friday, I noticed the teams switched sides at the 10 min. mark of the third period. I found out the reason for this is because the visiting bench is unusually far from the defensive zone and poses somewhat of a disadvadvantage for the away team as far as line changes are concerned. I found this pretty odd and I was wondering if anyone knows why this is so? Anyway, U-Lowell came back with 5 unanswered goals to win 7-3 so I guess the bench didn't bother them too much. They did this 10 minute switch during this game, however when I watched them play Maine the format was 3 twenties as usual. Is it the option of the opposing team to change the time setup? If so does this rule apply just to the Conte Forum or all arenas?