I must agree with Coach Walsh on this. Having seen games when the old rule operated (which allowed these situations on most coincidental minors) and games after the change, I think the former situation leads to a much more exciting game. Ironically, the supposedly stodgy NHL went the opposite way when college hockey stopped taking men off the ice on coincidental penalties. I think this will allow teams to show their skills as well as stressing good fundamentals. As for a shootout, I'm less sure, but I must admit that it certainly adds much more excitement to games. (See the IHL, or the Can-Ger shootout in Albertville, for examples.) This might even help fill rinks at some of the schools which don't sell out now. It may be worth doing on a trial basis. Perhaps a tournament or two during the season (GLI, etc.) could try it and see how it works out. I don't want to start an argument, but I'll defend John by saying that I think he posted the excerpt from the Fischler column (which I saw in THN) merely to inform those who don't get the Hockey News what Fischler said, with- out the intent to agree or disagree with Fischler's statement. Maybe I'm mistaken in this impression, and if I am, I apologize. [See, Spartan fans can stick up for Wolverine fans on occasion!] Thanks, Coach, for your input. --Chris Paine MSU '90, '93, UK '96? P. S. Nice to see that honesty and integrity can be rewarded, as it was in Knoxville last night.