Review:
Overtime Rules In Hockey
overall review score: 4.2
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Overtime rules in hockey refer to the rules that apply when a game is tied at the end of regulation time, requiring additional time to determine a winner.
Key Features
- Sudden death format
- 4-on-4 or 3-on-3 player format
- Shootout if no winner after overtime
Pros
- Provides an exciting conclusion to games
- Encourages aggressive play to score the winning goal
Cons
- Can be controversial if a game is decided by a shootout instead of continuous overtime play
- Can lead to player fatigue and potential injury risk