LeftyZL I think people don't understand that Hooking, Holding, Slashing and obstruction does not equate to good defense. When the NHL enacted their new enforcement the league coaches found a way to play defense without the extra B.S. now teams just colaspe around their goalie. You can play defense without the obstruction.
I think the refs and the league office need to get it into their mind that it is not OK for a defender to be draped all over the opposition. It is not OK to slash T.J. Oshie or _________ (name your star player), that does not equate to fair play and is not acceptable in the NHL why should it be in the WCHA or NCAA?
Think of it this way; you're playing golf your ball is in a divot so move your ball to improve your lie. Because of your better lie you are able to get home in two so you get a birdie on the score card. However, you didn't get a birdie you cheat and should put down a Bogey on the score card. Watching team (insert random team) skate up and down the ice hooking, slashing, obstructing, tackling, holding and mugging your team is cheating.