League Hockey Games to Remain 70 Minutes Long
Whilst highlighting the desire of players, coaches and umpires to replicate the conditions of international hockey, England Hockey also noted very low levels of support for the format, certainly in comparison to the enthusiasm shown for other rule changes that have come into the game in recent years.
The door has been left open for the rule to be brought in from next year as the decision will be reviewed, certainly in the case of games at the top level that are already played under EuroHockey league regulations.
You can read the full statement from England Hockey on their website.

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