I was looking to get some honest feedback from Coastal PDL parents on what they think of the new format (ie - 3 periods, no subs in the first 2 and only the 3rd period score counting) so far, now that we have completed half the season.

After speaking with parents on our team, everyone's biggest issue is the scoring. Its hard to explain to our kids (who maybe scored their first goal) that it doesn't count until the 3rd period. I'm sure people will respond that this is for player development and not the team's win/loss record but we've seen teams not playing hard, or playing kids out of position until it "counts" in the 3rd period. So, the coaches across the board are playing to win in the 3rd period.

Just looking for some feedback...what are everyone's thoughts?