Anyone elses notice the Ref’s are really calling games tight in regard to defense.. I’ve watched 2 games so far this season and every contact a defender makes with their stick ( even if its straight up) is called a push/cross check and every stick check is called either a slash or across the body.. it almost impossible to play defense
Easier for the Officials to start the season strictly enforcing the rules then ease up. Can't let it get out of control and have a serious injury. It'll loosen up before playoffs.
