The NHL is returning to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, the league, the NHLPA, and IIHF announced in a joint statement on Friday. The NHL hasn't had players in the Olympics since 2014. They'll play in Milan, Italy, in 2026 and in Nice, France, in 2030.
#IIHF president Luc Tardif says theyll take it year-by-year to answer whether Russia will be able to participate in future Olympics, as a result of their unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 2, 2024
Security also an issue, Tardif says.
First up: Will Russia be back for 2025 Worlds?
Tardif says the Olympic arena in Italy will be built for NHL size not international size
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 2, 2024
The 2030 Winter Olympic hockey tournament will take place in Nice, France.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 2, 2024
