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

Canada's men's hockey team faced disappointment in the Olympics, losing two finals to the US, both resolved by controversial three-on-three overtime. Critics argue that this sudden-death format diminishes the sport's essence, turning high-stakes matches into unpredictable outcomes resembling a coin toss.

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

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • Canada lost two Olympic hockey finals to the US.
  • Both finals were decided by three-on-three overtime.
  • Critics believe the overtime format undermines the sport's integrity.
  • The format is viewed as making crucial games feel like a coin toss.
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