Fantastic news for the hockey tournament in Beijing: NHL will release players for the Winter Olympics – Športky.sk

NEW YORK – Overseas NHL hockey will release its players at the Beijing Olympics (February 4 – 20, 2022). The report was brought by the AP agency, and the official web portal of the league later informed about it.

The Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced on Friday that it had reached an agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The league confirmed a break in the schedule of the basic part in order to adjust the participation of players in the Winter Olympics. It will be the first Olympics for NHL players since 2014 in Sochi. “We understand how passionately the NHL players represent their countries. We are very pleased to have been able to reach agreements that will allow them to participate and compare themselves with the best on the Olympic scene.” NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told nhl.com.

The NHL may withdraw from the agreement if conditions and developments with COVID 19 do not develop favorably and the situation is dangerous for league players. “Representing their country at the Olympics is important for players, even in these uncertain times. Players are looking forward to wearing a hockey jersey and fighting for a gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.” said NHLPA Adviser Don Zavelo.

NHL and NHLPA announce agreement with IIHF.

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The NHL released players at the 1998-2014 Olympics, but not to Pyongyang in 2018. “I know I can speak for hockey fans from all over the world when I say that we welcome the decision to welcome the best Olympic hockey to the Olympics. We have had many constructive discussions and we have made a lot of effort to make it happen within the time we have set. I want to thank all stakeholders for their support and commitment. “ said IIHF President Rene Fasel.

The Olympic tournament will feature 12 countries, which are divided into three groups. The eight best countries according to the IIHF world rankings had a certain participation – Canada, Russia, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the USA, Germany and Switzerland, joined by domestic China. Three teams won participation in the qualification. In addition to Slovakia, Denmark and Latvia will also present themselves in Beijing.

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