2010 Olympics going with NHL rinks

Over my vacation period (6/8-6/12) I read about how the IIHF has capitulated to going with the NHL-standard rink for the next set of Winter Games in Vancouver. Canada was awarded the Olympics again but due to cost overruns already, they claim they’ll save money going with the 85-foot wide rink instead of the 100-foot standard used in International competition. If Salt Lake could find a way for the US taxpayers to suck up the ridiculous costs of them hosting (thanks to Mitt Romney), you’d think Canada would do the same for their own national sport. It’s only two or three rinks used for the entire time since it’s pretty hard to get more than the traditional eight countries to pony up a half-decent team in either division (by gender). 
 
Personally, I wanted the NHL to go with the IIHF standard rink to solve the size issues with the players. Attendance declined before the lockout, what’s the loss of a couple hundred seats when it’s still cheaper to watch the game on TV.