WCHA commissioner Bruce McLeod, in his statement, sent a message to the rest of the league that the game must be played “within the spirit of the rules at all times.”
So why not spell out exactly what happened and why it was unacceptable? Why not say plainly that the WCHA will not tolerate X and Y and Z, and Bruess is being punished for violating that?
If players are going to be held responsible, they deserve to know without a doubt what the expectations are. This is a case where a clearer definition is needed.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tell us what he did.
USCHO blogger Todd Milewski brings up a good point in his latest blog post. It would be interesting to see what is actually going to be tolerated and what isn't going to be allowed in the WCHA. Seems that the league is a little inconsistent in their rulings. I think the WCHA should model its self after The NHL who does a good job breaking down suspensions and letting the fans, teams and the players know what is acceptable and what isn't acceptable.
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I want to know why he got suspended when he did and not earlier. And why they waited to suspend him before a non-conference game.
ReplyDeleteWould there be a suspension if
ReplyDeleteLa point wasn't injured on the play? I doubt it.
It is this kind of inconsistency, and secretiveness that makes playing and watching the game frustrating.
I have never been the type to call for a resignation when mistakes are made, but it is becoming apparent that McLeod has no idea what he is doing.
Well this was the next game so it's hard to find fault there.
ReplyDeleteI think the big question is Irwin vs that guy from Denver.
Why did the one from Denver get suspended and the one from Mankato State not? They both did the same thing.
Thanks Chet. I personally don't have a problem with Buress being suspended again UNO and not sitting him for a league game. I am shocked that they suspended Buress and not Irwin.
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