The Sicatoka Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 I know many don't ponder such esoteric things as "benches relative to the rink", but I do notice. UND is historically a "left change" team. What's that? At the opening faceoff the UND left wing is closest to the UND bench. I noticed over the weekend that Duluth is a "right change" team (meaning their RW is closest to the bench at opening drop); that means UND plays as it's usual "left change" self at "I'm Soiled" Arena. Alternatively, UMD plays as a right change at REA. So, I'm drawing a blank on the rest of the league. (Darn brain.) Help? And I've wondered why UND doesn't stay with "left change" when they are the higher seed at tournament sites (home locker room aside). Quote
cberkas Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 3 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: I know many don't ponder such esoteric things as "benches relative to the rink", but I do notice. UND is historically a "left change" team. What's that? At the opening faceoff the UND left wing is closest to the UND bench. I noticed over the weekend that Duluth is a "right change" team (meaning their RW is closest to the bench at opening drop); that means UND plays as it's usual "left change" self at "I'm Soiled" Arena. Alternatively, UMD plays as a right change at REA. So, I'm drawing a blank on the rest of the league. (Darn brain.) Help? And I've wondered why UND doesn't stay with "left change" when they are the higher seed at tournament sites (home locker room aside). Denver is right CC changed ends from World Arena, so right Western is right St. Cloud is right Omaha should be canceled with that garbage bench set up and banned from home games Miami is right Quote
siouxweet Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 What is the significance of left change or right change? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 21, 2022 Author Posted February 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, cberkas said: Omaha should be canceled with that garbage bench set up and banned from home games Ingalls at Yale on line one for you. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 21, 2022 Author Posted February 21, 2022 Just now, siouxweet said: What is the significance of left change or right change? Just what your team is used to. UND is used to the RD and RW being furthest away on a change for two periods. Quote
Clark17 Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 2 hours ago, siouxweet said: What is the significance of left change or right change? Not sure if there is one. Thinking of all the rinks I've been in over the years and it seems almost 50/50. The score clock in the Agri in Williston will mess with you though. The Visiting team is displayed on the left and home on the right. Quote
Clark17 Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 2 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: Just what your team is used to. UND is used to the RD and RW being furthest away on a change for two periods. Ya probably throws Bulldogs off when they visit UND. Quote
burd Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 When good people throw dead bulldogs on the ice, which end to they typically use? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 21, 2022 Author Posted February 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, burd said: When good people throw dead bulldogs on the ice, which end to they typically use? Which end? I grab it by the ears and spin like a discuss thrower ... nevermind. Move along. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 21, 2022 Author Posted February 21, 2022 28 minutes ago, Clark17 said: Ya probably throws Bulldogs off when they visit UND. Nope. They're a "right change" at I'm Soiled or REA. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 21, 2022 Author Posted February 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Which end? I grab it by the ears and spin like a discuss thrower ... nevermind. Move along. Side note: Be sure to deflate the dog before attempting or while spinning you risk something like this ... Quote
burd Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: 17 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Side note: Be sure to deflate the dog before attempting or while spinning you risk something like this ... Now how in the hill do you find that? Quote
Sodbuster Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Side note: Be sure to deflate the dog before attempting or while spinning you risk something like this ... How much beer and chili did that thing have? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 21, 2022 Author Posted February 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, burd said: Now how in the hill do you find that? I hope not to. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 21, 2022 Author Posted February 21, 2022 4 hours ago, cberkas said: Denver is right CC changed ends from World Arena, so right Western is right St. Cloud is right Omaha should be canceled with that garbage bench set up and banned from home games Miami is right Regarding Omaha, with facing benches, they'd still be something. Based on this photo, they are a "right change" also. So everyone in the league is right change but UND. Interesting. UND has the same "perspective" (left change) on every league game except at Omaha (opposing benches make both teams "right change"). Quote
SiouxFan100 Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 Is this something that depends on players strength you have? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 21, 2022 Author Posted February 21, 2022 1 minute ago, SiouxFan100 said: Is this something that depends on players strength you have? Just a curiosity of mine. If I ran a team and had neutral site bench choice, I'd pick the bench that feels like home. Quote
Kevin G Posted February 22, 2022 Posted February 22, 2022 I imagine that each bench connects directly to a corresponding locker room. If so, when building a new rink, do the architects ask the current coach if he wants left change or right change? Or do they just build the rink and then the home team discovers their change orientation? Quote
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