However , Firsov credits the larger bandy fields for strengthening his endurance as he had to skate longer distances .
Bandy fields would be approximately 100m in length compared to hockey 's 60m in length .
However , Firsov credits the larger bandy fields for strengthening his endurance as he had to skate longer distances because bandy fields would be approximately 100m in length compared to hockey 's 60m in length .