New rule aims to speed up NHL faceoffs
The NHL adopts an 18 second faceoff rule from whistle to drop to move play along. Visiting coach has five seconds to pick a line, home coach eight, players five to position. If not ready, stick down delays penalized. Early tests show faster games and fewer scrums, with officials enforcing obstruction calls consistently.
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Changes abound across league in 2002 03 preview
As the NHL opens a new season, Detroit aims to repeat as champions while nets protect fans from pucks. Coaching changes hit seven teams including Trottier in New York and Babcock in Anaheim. The league adopts stricter interference rules, faster play, and nets in all arenas.
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