There were instances where the penalty affected the game, however. At least twice a Maine player was pulled down from behind on a 2-on-1. Clear textbook cases of interference. If not pulled down they could have, perhaps, received the pass from the man with the puck and had half a net to shoot at. Also, a Michigan player was later pulled down on a break, but again there was no call. I agree that they should call less, but infractions that affect scoring chances HAVE to be called. This is SOP in the NHL, but I guess not in the NC$$. Flagrant fouls need to be called, as well, of course, but the ticky-tack stuff at center ice can be let go, just like it is late in the 3rd period. Just my 2 cents. --Steve Moerland MSU '92, UK '95 >Ryan, > Actually, a number of us commented on how much we liked the lack of >penalties in the OT's. I've always believed just the opposite of what you >stated. An infraction in the later stages of a game should ONLY be called if >it directly effects the outcome of the game. I thought there were a couple >of instances in the OT's where something could have been called, but since >the game was not getting out of hand I'm not disappointed that nothing was >called. >-- Ron