There will be several changes coming this upcoming season.
Most of these are straight forward. They are implemented to counter cheap moves and annoyances.
New rules for Season 10
1) All CPU hits anywhere on the ice should be allowed - no give backs. One exception: CPU hits from behind.
2) Expand the allowed hitting area to the entire slot area, not just in front or near the goalie but also between the faceoff circles and to the boards.
Please, for the love of hockey, use the right players to do this. Tiny little delicate flowers dmen should not be hitting anyone, so hit with the players that hit in real life.
See the area in red
3) The 2 zone pass restriction rule will be added back in the game, like this is 1995 all over again.
This will eliminate the incessant winger stretch pass that everyone loves so much and force you to come up with a better plan.
4) One-timers are legit. Those who don't like it are free to not use it but have no basis in complaining when others do.
In moderation of course, like everything, and with the right players too.
5) GM incentives - Streaming done by visiting teams.
More on Streaming. Make sure you have a Twitch account set up with your stream. Anyone can help you set this up.
Starting next season, GMs that stream games will receive credits. Those that don't will be reprimanded.
6) GM incentives - Reaching the games played minimum.
This was tied into the report card score and will be applied every season from now on.
7) Player retention - Teams lose rights to unsigned prospects after their waiver protection status expires (23 for skaters, 25 for goalies).
We will be testing rules #1, #2, #3 and #4 out in a quick 8 team IIHF tournament starting shortly.
Reply below if you're interested in joining but make sure you are available to play these games in the next 7 to 10 days before you decide to join.
If more than 8 teams are interested, we will randomly select the participants.
