NHL Players to Participate in 2026 and 2030 Olympics, Announces New 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament
The agreement marks a significant step in international hockey, aiming to enhance the sport's global presence and provide fans with high-level competition.
- NHL players will return to the Winter Olympics in 2026 and 2030, marking their participation for the first time since 2014.
- A new international tournament, the 4 Nations Face-Off, will feature teams from the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and Finland in February 2025.
- The agreement was announced by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, IIHF President Luc Tardif, and NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh, highlighting a collaborative effort to grow hockey worldwide.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics will be hosted in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, with the 2030 location yet to be announced but expected to be in Nice, France.
- The decision to include NHL players in the Olympics addresses past concerns over costs, insurance, and content access, aiming to boost the sport's international exposure.
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