The Thorns' players decided to have 10 minute quarters.
Rather it was just a regular 12 minute quarter called "the mini game".
Games could be configured for 2, 5, 8 or 12 minute quarters.
There were four 12 minute quarters opposed to the NHL's three 20 minute periods.
In NCAA basketball, the game is split into two 20 minute halves instead of four 12 minute quarters.
College games use two 20-minute halves, while United States high school varsity games use 8 minute quarters.
Today, NBA games consist of four 12 minute quarters and each team takes over 60 shots per game.
WNBA games are played in four 10 minute quarters.
In high school football, 12 minute quarters are usually played.
Six minute quarters [with two minutes intervals] replace the traditional 15 minutes.