lisäerän

Lisäerän is a Finnish term that translates to "extra period" or "overtime" in English. It is commonly used in sports contexts, particularly in ice hockey, to describe the additional playing time that occurs when a game is tied at the end of regulation. The rules for how a lisäerä is played can vary depending on the league or competition. In many ice hockey leagues, including the Finnish Liiga, a lisäerä is played with a reduced number of skaters on each team, often three-on-three, to encourage a quicker resolution. If a goal is scored during the lisäerä, the game ends immediately, and the scoring team wins. If no goal is scored within the allotted time for the lisäerä, the game may proceed to a penalty shootout, depending on the specific rules. The purpose of the lisäerä is to avoid ties in games that are closely contested, providing a more decisive outcome for spectators and participants. The term is specific to Finnish sports terminology.