Thanks for the responses on the AP score reporting of HE shootouts. My main point is that it appears confusing to the novice, and I still think that is true. Whatever. I joined the list in May, so maybe this has all been hashed over, but I too think the shootout is a rotten idea. Was there discussion about giving THREE POINTS for a win (any win, even OT) versus only one for a tie, in order to stimulate teams to try to break the tie in OT or not play for a tie? Then also, perhaps to extend OT to 10 minutes?? Sorry if this was all discussed previously, but I haven't seen it during my time. Tony Buffa RPI '64 Go Cherry and White!