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NHL Coach’s Challenge: A Comprehensive Guide

The NHL Coach’s Challenge is a system implemented a few years ago, enabling coaches to contest certain calls made by on-ice officials.

This system aims to ensure fairness and accuracy, though it has sparked debate among fans and players alike. This comprehensive guide explains the Coach’s Challenge, its evolution, types, consequences, and statistics.

How the Coach’s Challenge Works?

The Coach’s Challenge is a system implemented in professional basketball leagues, such as the NBA and WNBA, that allows coaches to contest certain calls made during games.

This mechanism aims to enhance fairness and accuracy in officiating by enabling teams to request a review of specific plays.