Otokpa: I had otheres with both players and the puck but wanted to focus on the eyes. But without the fact that I wanted eyes, I would agree with you. I like the other shot better.

But often times the players lock on each other even before the ref. produces or shows the puck.

I like my pictures to be what I have in mind... often times the camera has it's own ideas. Hence the need to shoot full manual. Thanks.

Otokpa: I'm with you on the crop... I'm not big on dead center subjects either but sometimes we miss these things. Thanks for the tip.

Otokpa: Thank you. As vicious as hockey is... it's an emotional sport. They realise it can very quickly get out of hand so players get taken out for some time they moment they commit a "foul" on another player.

Otokpa: It's a college hockey game. Shot from the corner right at the glass. So you like hockey? I've never had donuts at a hockey game... just pizza - that's all they every buy for us press folks. *sigh*

Otokpa: LOL... Just being honest but I should also say that the D70 is way more camera than most can handle as well. So don't feel the need to jump out and upgrade...

The bottom line is the photographer makes the shot, the camera is just the tool... kind of like a painter and his canvas. :-D