NHL-League unveils 3-on-3 format for All-Star Game

Nov 18 (Reuters) - The National Hockey League unveiled sweeping changes for the 2016 All-Star Game on Wednesday, ditching the traditional five-on-five game in favour of a mini three-on-three tournament. Rather than the usual 60-minute exhibition, the Jan. 31 event in Nashville will feature four 11-player teams of All-Stars representing each of the NHL's divisions competing in a three-game tournament. The four division-leading NHL coaches as of Jan. 9 will be named coaches for each of the four All-Star teams. Each game will be 20 minutes with ties decided by a shootout. (Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)