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Explaining the Olympic hockey rink controversy: Why it might jeopardize the NHL's return to the Winter Games

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about rink size as it pertains to the NHL's Olympic return in 2026. A recent report from The Athletic revealed that -- among other issues -- the new rink being ...
The New York Times

NHL players on what a smaller Olympic rink means for them: ‘Zero time and space’

Think the game was fast at the 4 Nations Face-Off? Get ready for an even tighter feel in Milan. Ben Jackson / Getty Images Forget needing good 200-foot players to win. At the 2026 Olympics, coaches ...
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NHL Olympic controversy: Why substandard ice rinks can jeopardize NHL players' return to the Winter Olympics 2026?

As the 2026 Winter Olympics are approaching and just some months away, concerns have emerged over the readiness and safety of the main hockey venue for the Winter Games. It has recently come to light ...
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Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions

Hockey, one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics and one that is welcoming NHL players back for the first time in more than a decade, will take place on ice that is shorter than NHL-regulation ...