I honestly wouldn't consider it the same game. It'd be something else. Hockey 4's. 4ockey.
They should also play with a small marble of rubber. Like a hard squash ball. Then the goalie would never be able to stop it and then, THEN, the game would be exciting.
The game is fine. Some games are boring because some teams are boring. Some games are boring cuz its the middle of the season and every game in every sport is boring in the middle of the season. I'm cool with tinkers to on-ice rules and penalties, but 4 on 4 is the same thing as changing the net size to me. A fundamental difference in game play.
Start a different league of 3 on 3 or 4 on 4 if that's what you think people want.
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