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Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
Well I guess in some respects penalties are ingrained in the sport. A shootout to decide the final is kind of expected I guess.
Can you imagine deciding the Stanley Cup with a shootout?
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True but in hockey you can play forever. Soccer doesn't choose a shootout by choice its by necessity.
I think up until 1982 if the final was even after extra time it would have been replayed on Wednesday. Then if it was tied again, a coin toss prior to 82 and a shootout in 82. Luckily, a replay was never required.