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NHL Players to Return to Olympics in 2026!

7/2/2025

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NHL players are set to make a thrilling comeback to the Olympics in February 2026, marking their first appearance since 2014. A groundbreaking agreement reached in Zurich also paves the way for their participation in the 2030 Winter Games. IIHF President Luc Tardif and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman hailed this momentous deal as a victory for international ice hockey and its passionate fans worldwide.

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NHL players are set to make a thrilling comeback to the Olympics in February 2026, marking their first appearance since 2014. A groundbreaking agreement reached in Zurich also paves the way for their participation in the 2030 Winter Games. IIHF President Luc Tardif and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman hailed this momentous deal as a victory for international ice hockey and its passionate fans worldwide.