Section III hockey officials reach deal with area schools to avoid work stoppage

Section III hockey officials reach deal with area schools to avoid work stoppage

UTICA, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) - A conflict that had been raging for weeks within Section III sports has been resolved, as section hockey officials agreed to a proposal by athletic directors and coaches Sunday night that now allows high school hockey games to move forward as originally scheduled.  Hockey officials and the Section had been at arms over a dispute in pay after period times were extended from 15 to 17 minutes last season, after which …