I'm looking for opinions or explanations on why a coach would choose to defend the far net and require his/her team to have the long change for two periods each game.
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Originally posted by oldicehouse View PostI'm looking for opinions or explanations on why a coach would choose to defend the far net and require his/her team to have the long change for two periods each game.
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Originally posted by oldicehouse View PostI'm looking for opinions or explanations on why a coach would choose to defend the far net and require his/her team to have the long change for two periods each game.
bad ice on one end and the coach is trying to take best advantage of it?
game is outside and the coach is trying to take advantage of the wind conditions.
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Originally posted by Watson Rink View PostSeriously, there were rumours that when the old Montreal Forum was demolished and the goods and chattels auctioned off for charity, the two nets proved to be of slightly different dimensions......Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
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Originally posted by Watson Rink View PostSeriously, there were rumours that when the old Montreal Forum was demolished and the goods and chattels auctioned off for charity, the two nets proved to be of slightly different dimensions......
that might sound like the Gophers were righteous and fair, in reality, if they hadn't done this it would have been the Gopher goalie that would have had the sun in his eyes during the third period.
there was also a big difference in the background, on the east end there was a dropped ceiling that was very well lit up and white, on the west end it was very dark and dreary, there is a reason it was called a barn, it was like an old airplane hanger
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The original NHL Minnesota North Stars in the late 60's and/or early 70's choose to defend the far net for two periods. All though it is the same for both teams, it allows the forwards on the change to get into the offensive zone faster and makes for a longer change for the opposing defense. On the power play it is easier to keep the defenders trapped for longer periods of time while the offensive team can change easier.4 & 20 The All-American Sister's
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