Jussi
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I realise that, but how is that a benefit?
There's enough space on the sides that it doesn't create unncessary space.
NHL regulation size. The world's best players play on it every day all day long. The de facto standard for best on best.
International rink is tailor-made for trapping and neutralizing top-end skill. Fewer blowouts but frustrating to watch. The only fun thing about it is watching goalies' eyes widen as d-men fire rockets at them from a much-closer point.
It's just as easy to trap on small ice. It's not as if the SC playoffs tend to be goal fests when the tactically best teams are playing each other
International size for me...but move the blue lines to where they are on NHL ice.
I'd like to see try this on hybrid rink a well.
Is there a picture of a hybrid rink? Do these exist or are you suggesting the IOC build/create one?
Many European rinks are variable size. Finnish and Czech rinks can vary anywhere between 28-30 meter width and 58-60 meter length.