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Ice Quality Concerns Threaten Milan Olympic Hockey Events

12/10/2025

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NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the Milan Olympic ice rink faces construction issues that are not insurmountable.
He stressed that ice quality is crucial and the main arena must be completed by February 2, before the women’s tournament on February 5.
Daly said games will be canceled if players deem the ice unsafe.
The NHL and NHLPA are monitoring the situation and can test the ice before the tournament.

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NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the Milan Olympic ice rink faces construction issues that are not insurmountable.
He stressed that ice quality is crucial and the main arena must be completed by February 2, before the women’s tournament on February 5.
Daly said games will be canceled if players deem the ice unsafe.
The NHL and NHLPA are monitoring the situation and can test the ice before the tournament.