They're running time, except for the final two minutes when the score is within two goals. It gives the kids more chances to be creative. At the older all-star levels it's very quick hockey. No offsides and no icing makes for a fast-paced, offensive game. Most of the kids that play it love it.
Wood is certainly in a good position to know.
Hard working Dad is self-effacing about his multiple coaching tasks. I'd be here anyway watching. It's just as easy to stand in the players' bench. A team from Denver has signed-up. Nationals are set for Saskatoon in August.