The atmosphere in the arena was charged with energy from the very first puck drop. A total of 13 intense matches were played over the course of two days. The hallmark of the 3x3 format is the near-total absence of "dull" play; the lack of traditional defensive structures forces players to improvise constantly, leading to a high volume of scoring chances and high-scoring affairs. As noted by the organizers, the tournament’s main appeal in Tartu was its absolute unpredictability: favorites could falter at any moment, while underdogs consistently fought hard to secure points against top-tier opponents.
