Olympics
Men's Olympic Tourney Tomorrow: IIHF Rules Primer
The men's Olympic hockey tournament kicks off tomorrow in Milan, pulling fans into IIHF rules that differ just enough from NHL norms to trip up the casual viewer. From group play formats to playoff seeding quirks, these regulations shape how NHL stars like Celebrini and Fiala navigate the chaos toward gold. As all 12 teams advance to elimination rounds, mastering these nuances decides who thrives in the pressure cooker.
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