Defender of the Russian national team, Olympic champion and silver medalist of the Olympic Games, as well as captain of Magnitogorsk Metallurg, Yegor Yakovlev talked about the future of hockey in the three-on-three format in an interview with socialbites.ca. As a separate sport, because over time, due to the spectacular nature of this sport, it can become a separate sport and even receive Olympic status.
“This is made for the fans because everyone just loves to watch goals and dangerous moments. It is very watchable and the fans like it. And the players love to play it. Solid advantages all around. Olympic status? Why?! I am for the development of this type of hockey,” Yakovlev emphasized .
Originally, the three-on-three format was introduced in the National Hockey League during regular season overtime to increase the fun and effectiveness of the additional five minutes. Following this, the Kontinental Hockey League introduced three-on-three overtime to its championship throughout the season, and separate tournaments are now held in this format with the participation of both professional and amateur hockey players.
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