Statement on NHL Participation at Olympic Winter Games
TORONTO (February 2, 2024) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) issued the following statement on today’s news:
“The Canadian Olympic Committee applauds the International Ice Hockey Federation, the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association for bringing the world’s best male players back to the world’s biggest winter sport stage in 2026 and 2030. We’re excited that fans will once again see the best Olympic men’s ice hockey has to offer and look forward to welcoming NHL players back to Team Canada.”
– Canadian Olympic Committee
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