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Thought I'd check in on DOPS twitter account. I was aware of some early fines and suspension but not looked into it.
Couple early observations: every year DOPS get criticised for consistency, clearly that means investment is needed in the department otherwise the product of UK ice hockey will suffer credibility issues and make it more difficult to progress.
To that end, the league have decided to not produce explanation videos for bans less than 3 games. So fans have to rely on what might be available on social media...
Whilst it may just be a cost cutting exercise it screams that the league don't want fans calling out the short comings with DOPS. Afterall you can't criticise what you can't see.
Saw Heard was chirping last night at the Vindico, cupping his ear to home fans and then gesturing to the home bench....was it Heard who should have been called for interference on Davies? As he was fined for the exact same thing last weekend.
DOPS needs investment, not cuts
Couple early observations: every year DOPS get criticised for consistency, clearly that means investment is needed in the department otherwise the product of UK ice hockey will suffer credibility issues and make it more difficult to progress.
To that end, the league have decided to not produce explanation videos for bans less than 3 games. So fans have to rely on what might be available on social media...
Whilst it may just be a cost cutting exercise it screams that the league don't want fans calling out the short comings with DOPS. Afterall you can't criticise what you can't see.
Saw Heard was chirping last night at the Vindico, cupping his ear to home fans and then gesturing to the home bench....was it Heard who should have been called for interference on Davies? As he was fined for the exact same thing last weekend.
DOPS needs investment, not cuts
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