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NHL Stars Return to Olympic Ice After Hiatus
13 Feb
Summary
- NHL players will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
- This marks a return after a hiatus from previous Olympic participation.
- NHL players first participated in the Olympics starting in 1998.
NHL players are scheduled to compete in ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. This return comes after a significant hiatus from the international competition.
An agreement in 1995 between the NHL, NHL Players' Association, International Hockey Federation, and International Olympic Committee enabled NHL players' Olympic participation. They competed in five consecutive Winter Games from 1998 in Nagano, Japan, through 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan will feature active NHL players representing their respective countries, bringing renewed excitement to the Olympic hockey tournament. This marks a significant comeback for the league's stars on the Olympic ice.
