Meyers admitted he initially had concerns over the discipline but admitted he had since been proven "completely wrong" as he prepares for Gangwon 2024.

The 3x3 format is set to appear for the second time at the Winter Youth Olympics after making its debut at Lausanne 2020 where each team featured players from different nations.

Gangwon 2024 is due to see men’s and women’s 3x3 ice hockey tournaments comprising of six teams in both after the International Olympic Committee opted to drop mixed National Olympic Committee events for the Games.

Britain are poised to enter the event for the first time and held a training session at the Ozone Rink in Bracknell where players were put through their paces.

"We had received the official rules the day before the trial and so didn’t hesitate in getting the players used them by playing two separate games," said Meyers.

"I was worried at first when I saw the rules that it would take away from the game.

"However, I was completely wrong and what I saw was the most exciting hockey I have ever seen.

"The games were extremely fast and the lack of decision-making time really put them under a lot of pressure, but they responded well.

"The three-on-three game forces each player to play both ends of the ice and be comfortable in possession - all skills that will only enhance their five-on-five game.

"Of course, we still have a lot of work to do but I am very encouraged by the players and excited what we can build."

Clifton Wrottesley, chair of Ice Hockey UK, revealed that Britain's 3x3 ice hockey programme was "just the first step in this process", and promised "there will be more to come".

"Having witnessed first-hand on two occasions the groundbreaking work that Danny, his team of coaches and support staff are doing with our aspiring GB three-on-three athletes, I can certainly confirm that this is an example of best practice," said Wrottseley.

"Who knows, this could be deemed world-class by the time we see the results from the Youth Olympics next year.

"I can’t wait and wish Danny and everyone involved the very best in their preparations for the Games."

Britain is scheduled to hold another trial on October 23 when the final team is expected to be selected for Gangwon 2024.

Two more training camps are planned on December 18 and January 2 before the British team is set to fly out to South Korea for the Games on January 15.

Britain are due to come up against Austria, China, Denmark, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland and Spain in the round-robin stages, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals.

Competitions are scheduled to be held from January 20 to 31 at the Gangneung Hockey Centre.