The finals for the 96 cup were best of 3. Now they're 1 game elimination.
Why'd they make the change. The best of 3 format is what made the 96 cup so intense.
I can make assumptions, but has anyone read anything explaining the official reason for the change (other than poor marketing of course).
Change in World Cup Format
Started by #32, Aug 25 2004 02:44 PM
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Posted 25 August 2004 - 02:59 PM
I wish it was still a best of 3.
Speculation: Maybe the NHLPA didn't want the players on the final two teams to play so many games?
Speculation: Maybe the NHLPA didn't want the players on the final two teams to play so many games?
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Posted 25 August 2004 - 03:08 PM
That stinks. Oh well.
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Posted 25 August 2004 - 04:18 PM
Because the World Cup is supposed to end right before (cough) training camp (cough)?
From what little I remember of the '96 WC, it was earlier in the summer - I think.
From what little I remember of the '96 WC, it was earlier in the summer - I think.
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