Beaner
02-19-2006, 08:18 PM
Watching the Hitmen and Tigers game tonight I noticed something about the rink that sparked a question, maybe one of you know the answer.
The benches at the Tiger arena are quite obviously different in size, and with different door locations etc. according to the rulebook,
Rule 9. Players' Benches
(a) Each rink shall be provided with seats or benches for the use of players of both Teams. The accommodations provided, including benches and doors, MUST be uniform for both Teams. Such seats or benches shall have accommodation for at least fourteen (14) persons of each Team. The benches shall be placed immediately alongside the ice as near to the center of the rink as possible. Two doors for each bench must be uniform in location and size and as convenient to the dressing rooms as possible.
Each players' bench should be twenty-four feet (24') in length and when situated in the spectator area, they shall be separated from the spectators by a protective glass of sufficient height so as to afford the necessary protection for the players. The players' benches shall be on the same side of the playing surface opposite the penalty bench and should be separated by a substantial distance, if possible.
(NOTE) Each players' bench shall have two doors which must be uniform in location and size. ("Mirrored image benches") All doors opening to the playing surface shall be constructed so that they swing inward.
Has any opposing coach ever brought this up? Has MH received some kind of pass becuase it is an older building?
I know they arent the only rink with the benches on opposite sides, but the size difference is quite large, and the MH bench having doors at both blue lines is a very distinct advantage.
Just curious.
The benches at the Tiger arena are quite obviously different in size, and with different door locations etc. according to the rulebook,
Rule 9. Players' Benches
(a) Each rink shall be provided with seats or benches for the use of players of both Teams. The accommodations provided, including benches and doors, MUST be uniform for both Teams. Such seats or benches shall have accommodation for at least fourteen (14) persons of each Team. The benches shall be placed immediately alongside the ice as near to the center of the rink as possible. Two doors for each bench must be uniform in location and size and as convenient to the dressing rooms as possible.
Each players' bench should be twenty-four feet (24') in length and when situated in the spectator area, they shall be separated from the spectators by a protective glass of sufficient height so as to afford the necessary protection for the players. The players' benches shall be on the same side of the playing surface opposite the penalty bench and should be separated by a substantial distance, if possible.
(NOTE) Each players' bench shall have two doors which must be uniform in location and size. ("Mirrored image benches") All doors opening to the playing surface shall be constructed so that they swing inward.
Has any opposing coach ever brought this up? Has MH received some kind of pass becuase it is an older building?
I know they arent the only rink with the benches on opposite sides, but the size difference is quite large, and the MH bench having doors at both blue lines is a very distinct advantage.
Just curious.