>>>I think the fans want it both ways. They want to see the dazzling skills and they want to see the bone crushing checks. It's difficult to mix the two in hockey, isn't it?
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>>Most checking is legal and part of the game. However, it should be the same principal as in football (USA version, NFL). If you check from behind (blindsiding), it is a penalty. If the ref determines the intent was to injure, game misconduct, ejection, and someone servers in the penalty box just as they would for a 5 minute major - score at will.
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>One of complaints amongst the fans is there isn't enough scoring. I say do away with checking of any kind. Play by basketball rules. Or at least allow checking only between the blue lines.
I have a better idea <g>. How about making goals the size of the soccer goals, and making the puck the size and the shape of a golf ball <g>
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