Ok, this is the last time that this subject will be mentioned, well until the next game that involves a shoot-out for the Hurricanes. Quite simply, I do not like them. In fact I am dead set against shootouts. Hockey is a team game, yes a team game! However, as entertaining as shootouts might be, they become a one on one competition. Shooter against goaltender. Shooter scores, his team can win or goaltender stops the shooters his team can win.
But this is not a team competition and it rewards the team with a point in the standings for winning a one on one competition. Everyone seems to forget that for sixty minutes plus the overtime both teams battled to a tie. Each team should be given a point and that is the end of it. Can you imagine the poor team that misses the playoffs because of one point that was awarded to the team ahead of them because of a one on one showdown. I know the NHL does it so all of the CHL does it. Entertaining for some, yes. The best way to settle a tie, no!
Dick’s Bio
Dick is the Colour Commentator on Lethbridge Hurricanes radio broadcasts. He’s a extremely loyal Montreal Canadien fan and has been involved with the Lethbridge Broncos and Lethbridge Hurricanes since 1975.
But this is not a team competition and it rewards the team with a point in the standings for winning a one on one competition. Everyone seems to forget that for sixty minutes plus the overtime both teams battled to a tie. Each team should be given a point and that is the end of it. Can you imagine the poor team that misses the playoffs because of one point that was awarded to the team ahead of them because of a one on one showdown. I know the NHL does it so all of the CHL does it. Entertaining for some, yes. The best way to settle a tie, no!
Dick’s Bio
Dick is the Colour Commentator on Lethbridge Hurricanes radio broadcasts. He’s a extremely loyal Montreal Canadien fan and has been involved with the Lethbridge Broncos and Lethbridge Hurricanes since 1975.
You make a very good point Dick!!! I respect your point of view. I also enjoy your daily reports!!! You have an amazing voice on air. Your voice is of experience! Keep up the great work!!! You are an icon!
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