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Keefe, who has been at the helm at the Giants since 2017, says he has a “tough choice” when deciding who will make up his seven-strong panel for GB to make sure they are “right up there”.<\/p>\n
He did, however, highlight some key traits he is looking for players to possess to cope with the demands of the faster-paced game.<\/p>\n
“Speed is one of them, the ability to beat a player one-on-one, but you need players who can put the puck in the net too and we’re looking for a combination of those types of talent: speed, skill and sniper,” he explained.<\/p>\n
“We have a lot of good players that are capable of participating and to play against the best countries in the world and represent their country is pretty cool.<\/p>\n
“It’s a chance to show your skillset off, when it is five v five there are a lot of bodies out there, this format allows players to show a bit more skill and a bit more of their talent level.”<\/p>\n
There is an expectation that, given its increasing popularity, three-on-three hockey will join the Winter Olympics from 2030, something Keefe is hopeful the success of the inaugural World Cup in Belfast can help make a reality.<\/p>\n
“That’s what they’re pushing for, it to be a mainstream sport and adding a new event like this you can showcase real skillsets and what hockey can provide. Hopefully it can continue to grow.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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