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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Not really. The size of the ice still makes it a slower, less interesting game. It also pushes play further away from the net.
Obviously better players will be better players regardless of the rink size, but a larger ice surface doesn't make for a better game. I'm also deeply skeptical that it will have any impact on reducing concussions.
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Just as reminder there are options between the NHL rink (~26m wide) and the Olympic rink (30m wide).
In Finland we have lots of rinks that are 28m wide for example. It's a pretty good size, and you might even get the IIHF to agree on that as a new standard for international games, so we could finally have a proper standard everywhere.