A comment on the offsides discussion: Over the past couple of seasons at the University of Michigan, I have noticed that *some* of the flagrant instances of intentionally pushing an opposing player (who does not have the puck) offside have resulted in interference penalties for the guilty defender. More often than not, offsides is called ... to the dismay of the player pushed offside. The new rule should prove interesting (if enforced). John H U Mich