Originally Posted by Derek Sutton
I would like to see the women as a 3 on 3 league and think that is the best chance for them to survive independently.
-Reduced roster size, each team would consist of 10 skaters and two goalies
-Shorter games, say 3 15 minute periods, or two 20 minute halves, so a greater chance for tv exposure.
-Would allow more of a showcase for their speed and skill
-Deeper talent pool
-Something that is not currently in the market
4 divisions of 4 teams, round robin tournament style format one week end a month for four months. Each team takes a turn as host city and divisions alternate the week end their games, so each team only play three games a month and they are all the same week end, next week end another division would play their games. Top team in each division would qualify for the final four played in a major pre determined host city. Play for prize money. Round Robin games would each be worth say $10k for a win, Final four games worth $25k and the championship game worth $50,000.
This would allow all players to keep and maintain regular jobs, players could really live and work anywhere, They'd fly in to the host city, practice and then games would commence, minimal travel. Would be great exposure for their players and could build into something more. Biggest advantage is that they would be offering something that is not currently out there being a permanent 3 on 3 league.
NW Division
Van, Cgy, Edm, Winnipeg
Central
Detroit, Chicago, Windsor, Minni
Metro
NY, Phi, Bos, Pitt(?)
NE
Mtl, Que City, Tor, Halifax,
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