Opponents and Others, 2021-22

[adamw]

Is 3x3 just for Covid or is this going to be The New Stupid even afterwards, like the NL DH?

Seems like a lot of leagues (not necessarily NC$$) are using the emergency to push through a lot of garbage.  Man on second in extras is the only one so far that would actually make me burn down a stadium, but I expect even worse.

This was implemented regardless of COVID. Across the board NCAA hockey rule. Every 2 years is a "rule change year." - So theoretically they can vote to change that again this summer. I doubt it however.

[Trotsky]

3x3 hockey is dumb and a travesty, but it IS fun.

I don't think so.  I think it just turns the sport into lacrosse, where you hold possession unless you fuck up.

It's not just a crime, it's a blunder.

[redice]

3x3 hockey is dumb and a travesty, but it IS fun.

I don't think so.  I think it just turns the sport into lacrosse, where you hold possession unless you fuck up.

It's not just a crime, it's a blunder.

I rather enjoy 3-3 if both teams are truly trying to score.   Saturday, against Q, CU seemed to be playing for a tie, for most of the OT.   That was not enjoyable.

[scoop85]

3x3 hockey is dumb and a travesty, but it IS fun.

I don't think so.  I think it just turns the sport into lacrosse, where you hold possession unless you fuck up.

It's not just a crime, it's a blunder.

I rather enjoy 3-3 if both teams are truly trying to score.   Saturday, against Q, CU seemed to be playing for a tie, for most of the OT.   That was not enjoyable.

When 3 x 3 OT started in the NHL, it was wild fire wagon hockey. But it's evolved into "possess the puck at all costs" and that's what transpired last night at Lynah. Not nearly so entertaining, even though it worked out for us.

[billhoward]

3x3 hockey is dumb and a travesty, but it IS fun. 3x3 for entertainment's sake plus treating a game tied at regulation as more or less a tie for RPI purposes isn't that bad, if we're committed to keeping crowds thrilled or something. Man on second suuuucks. Like, start that in the 13th if you have to.

When the NHL instituted the shootout, Sports Illustrated wrote on how players didn't like shootouts. But when they were sort-of watching another game on TV and it went to shootout, all eyes were glued to the shootout. It's just a game, rules change as you go along. Kids do it, why not grown-ups? Maybe MLB goes to invisible man in right field and any ball hit there is a do-over. Last year, it could only have helped terrible teams like the Pirates and Diamondbacks.

[Scersk '97]

Is 3x3 just for Covid or is this going to be The New Stupid even afterwards, like the NL DH?

Seems like a lot of leagues (not necessarily NC$$) are using the emergency to push through a lot of garbage.  Man on second in extras is the only one so far that would actually make me burn down a stadium, but I expect even worse.

I'd prefer a return to the status quo ante, of course, maybe with a five-minute 4-on-4 overtime if there is such a need for more space. But, if we absolutely must not have ties and with the excellent and exciting CFB overtime rules in mind, why not dueling power plays?

***

Coin flip or whatever to determine possession.

Winning team gets a one-man power play advantage. (Some sort of rules to set up a defensive zone breakout to start the power play. Defense needs to be above the faceoff dots or something.)

Goal? 1-0. Shorty or successful kill? 0-1.

Switch possession.

Repeat.

First team to a "two-goal" lead wins.

***

I'd have few problems with counting all the stats. You could even go 4-on-3 or 5-on-3 after a couple of innings if there needs to be even more space. At least we're talking about plausible game situations. 3-on-3 is so very rare as to be nearly artificial.

[Jim Hyla]

Is 3x3 just for Covid or is this going to be The New Stupid even afterwards, like the NL DH?

Seems like a lot of leagues (not necessarily NC$$) are using the emergency to push through a lot of garbage.  Man on second in extras is the only one so far that would actually make me burn down a stadium, but I expect even worse.

I'd prefer a return to the status quo ante, of course, maybe with a five-minute 4-on-4 overtime if there is such a need for more space. But, if we absolutely must not have ties and with the excellent and exciting CFB overtime rules in mind, why not dueling power plays?

***

Coin flip or whatever to determine possession.

Winning team gets a one-man power play advantage. (Some sort of rules to set up a defensive zone breakout to start the power play. Defense needs to be above the faceoff dots or something.)

Goal? 1-0. Shorty or successful kill? 0-1.

Switch possession.

Repeat.

First team to a "two-goal" lead wins.

***

I'd have few problems with counting all the stats. You could even go 4-on-3 or 5-on-3 after a couple of innings if there needs to be even more space. At least we're talking about plausible game situations. 3-on-3 is so very rare as to be nearly artificial.

Eventually we can come up with so many ideas that we ruin the game for those who love it.

For those of us who love their smart phone, but were also happy back in the analog day, I think we can cater too much to the "have it now, digital crowd".

Sort of why I like the numbers 2-29. And Malone is my favorite player.

[Scersk '97]

Eventually we can come up with so many ideas that we ruin the game for those who love it.

For those of us who love their smart phone, but were also happy back in the analog day, I think we can cater too much to the "have it now, digital crowd".

Sort of why I like the numbers 2-29. And Malone is my favorite player.

I'm with you, Jim.

Really, I see no need to break what wasn't broken. I also become increasingly frustrated with change, or the appearance of change, for the sake of change.

And 13 is a lucky number in my family.

[ursusminor]

Harvard is admitting spectators at games. https://gocrimson.com/news/2022/1/23/general-harvard-athletics-announces-updated-indoor-spectator-policy.aspx

I apologize is if this was mentioned already here. I only received it because RPI's game is referred to.

[marty]

Harvard is admitting spectators at games. https://gocrimson.com/news/2022/1/23/general-harvard-athletics-announces-updated-indoor-spectator-policy.aspx

I apologize is if this was mentioned already here. I only received it because RPI's game is referred to.

Can RPI be far behind?  Yes.  The witch doesn't leave until the summer.  RPI allows spectators in October.

[RichH]

Harvard is admitting spectators at games. https://gocrimson.com/news/2022/1/23/general-harvard-athletics-announces-updated-indoor-spectator-policy.aspx

I apologize is if this was mentioned already here. I only received it because RPI's game is referred to.

With no effect on attendance.

[upprdeck]

I expect perhaps a few more kids this weekend.  I dont think townie sales change but who really knows.

[Robb]

Is 3x3 just for Covid or is this going to be The New Stupid even afterwards, like the NL DH?

Seems like a lot of leagues (not necessarily NC$$) are using the emergency to push through a lot of garbage.  Man on second in extras is the only one so far that would actually make me burn down a stadium, but I expect even worse.

***

Coin flip or whatever to determine possession.

Winning team gets a one-man power play advantage. (Some sort of rules to set up a defensive zone breakout to start the power play. Defense needs to be above the faceoff dots or something.)

Goal? 1-0. Shorty or successful kill? 0-1.

Switch possession.

Repeat.

First team to a "two-goal" lead wins.

***

Shorty should automatically win the game, if for no other reason than to disincentivize the team on PP from pulling the goalie to get a 6x4.

[scoop85]

I feel for Michael Regush. He was a nice player for us and obviously had some team success here. But as a grad transfer at Miami OH his team is having an awful year, and they just got swept by St. Cloud State by a combined 19-1 in two games over the weekend. Yikes.

[BearLover]

I feel for Michael Regush. He was a nice player for us and obviously had some team success here. But as a grad transfer at Miami OH his team is having an awful year, and they just got swept by St. Cloud State by a combined 19-1 in two games over the weekend. Yikes.

It was his decision to transfer.