
Reports about the playing surface at the ice rink in Milan for the 2026 Olympics have caused concern among hockey fans. The rink at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan is said to be around three feet smaller than the dimensions of an NHL rink, leading some to question whether player safety will be an issue at the games.
On Monday, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly expressed that the league will consider pulling out of the Olympics if players don’t believe the ice is sufficient.