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NHL stars to return to Olympic ice in 2026 after 12-year absence

For the first time in more than a decade, the world’s best hockey players will take center stage at the Olympic Games

The Guardian - UK

NHL, NHLPA, IOC and IIHF finalize agreement for players to participate in 2026 Olympics

The NHL, NHLPA and international officials finalized a long-ago agreed-to deal to send players to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

The Independent UK

Sweden blazes trail in women's hockey by allowing body checking and finds health, quality benefits

Sweden is a trailblazer in hockey because it has allowed body checking in the women’s game since 2022

The Independent UK

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NHL Players to Return to Olympics After Decade-long Absence

NHL players will return to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, after a decade-long absence. Players express excitement and the desire to represent their countri...

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Neck guards to be compulsory in ice hockey, governing body announces

The move follows the death of Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson.

The Independent UK

International Ice Hockey Federation to mandate neck guards after the death of a player by skate cut

The International Ice Hockey Federation is making neck guards mandatory for all levels of competition in the tournaments it runs

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Neck guards to become compulsory in ice hockey, governing body announces

The move follows the death of Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson.

The Independent UK

IIHF rules in favor of the Flyers, saying Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid NHL contract

The International Ice Hockey Federation has ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers by agreeing that Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov had a valid NHL contract for the upcoming season

The Independent UK

The 2023 World Ice Hockey Championship is a breakthrough moment for women’s hockey

The 2023 Women’s World Ice Hockey Championship concluded in Brampton, Ont., on April 16 with the U.S. securing a 6-3 win over Canada. The atmosphere at the championship was special. Almost 60,000 fans attended the tournament, with 4,635 attending the championship match. While the gold medal game generated the excitement…

The Conversation

Russian hockey competition linked to war in Ukraine ending

The president of the International Ice Hockey Federation says Russia and Belarus won’t be allowed to compete in its tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues

The Independent UK

Russia, Belarus barred from next season's ice hockey worlds

Russia and Belarus teams have been excluded by the International Ice Hockey Federation from all its world championships next season

The Independent UK

Ice hockey-IIHF reprimands Russian Ice Hockey Federation over pro-war 'propaganda'

The International ice hockey federation (IIHF) has reprimanded the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (RIHF) after Russian clubs promoted messages in support of the Ukraine war, the IIHF said on Friday.

Reuters

South Korean Olympics Hockey Hero Cho Min-Ho Dies at 35

The country’s first ever Olympic hockey goalscorer died of lung cancer Wednesday.

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Russia Loses 2023 Ice Hockey World Championship over Ukraine

Next year's ice hockey world championship will be moved away from St. Petersburg in Russia, governing body IIHF said on Tuesday, due to concerns about the well-being of players and officials after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The tournament was scheduled to take place in St. Petersburg from May 5-21.

Sports Illustrated

International Ice Hockey Federation Suspends Russia, Belarus From All Levels of International Play

Hockey’s international governing body announced sweeping sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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