Individual tournaments or leagues may choose to use larger, rubber balls, as well.

That, he said, was a reason the league chose a longer-term deal in its 2001 talks with the networks.

The league, while publicly continuing to defend itself against the charges, chose not to appeal and operated as an independent league in 1920-21.

But if it's Los Angeles, the league could choose the city, not one of the groups, and hope to lure other potential owners to an auction.

While a suspension for Volchenkov was suggested in the media following the game, the league chose not to hold a hearing regarding the incident.

The league does not choose which cities are to have teams in the top division.

Wanting to protect potential new markets, both existing leagues chose to expand from eight teams to ten.

In an economic downturn, the league could choose not to exercise the option, providing teams with financial security.

There will be plenty of options if the league chooses a relocation.

The league chose not to penalize Celek, but stated that any future incident will be punished.