3vs3 tournament on Saturday in Zug

Just a few days before the decisive phase of the PostFinance Women’s League with pre-playoffs and playoffs, the tournament on Saturday, February 21, offers a special preview: players from four of the league’s top teams will compete in the most modern form of international ice hockey and test the new format.

What is 3vs3?
In 3vs3, as the name suggests, three field players per team compete against each other. Developed by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), this format offers fast-paced action, lots of excitement, and spectacular plays.

The main differences from classic ice hockey

• Special cross boards are installed along the blue lines in the OYM hall, creating two new playing fields.
• The players’ benches are located along these new boards.
• Each game lasts 18 minutes without interruptions.
• Penalties result directly in penalties for the fouled player.
  

   

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The schedule for Saturday is as follows

• 3:30 p.m.: Warm-up
• 3:40 p.m.: EVZ – HCD (Field 1) and SCB – ZSC (Field 2)
• 4:01 p.m.: HCD – ZSC (Field 1) and EVZ – SCB (Field 2)
• 4:39 p.m.: HCD – SCB (Field 1) and ZSC – EVZ (Field 2)
• 5:00 p.m.: Final and match for third place
  
  
  Admission to the OYM hall is free. A small food stand will be on site to cater for your physical well-being. EVZ is looking forward to welcoming lots of fans and cordially invites everyone to experience this new and dynamic form of ice hockey live.