Hockey fans were ready to watch them take part in the 4 Nations faceoff, their first best on best tournament since 2016, so they received even better news before the pack drop.
The Hockey World Cup will return in 2028, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced at Bell Center at a joint press conference with NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh.
“The latest international competition is very important to our players – it’s their DNA to represent the nation on the ice, and hockey fans love it,” Bettman said in Canada and Sweden They said it would take less than two hours before meeting the 4 Nations Tournament opening game. “We will resume participating in the Olympics next season, and play World Cup hockey in February 2028, expanding the opportunity for more players to represent more countries in the latest competition.
“This tournament and the return of the World Cup to regular rotations have made the NHL and NHLPA a major step into their joint commitment to international hockey.”
The World Cup of Hockey, held jointly by the NHL and NHLPA, features world-class players competing in international tournaments. This is the fourth edition of previous tournaments held in 1996, 2004 and 2016.
“Players love representing their country on the international hockey stage. By announcing their return to the World Cup of Hockey in 2028, they will establish the best international calendar, and the four countries will be able to see the return of the four countries. I’m excited to take up momentum. – It’s the best,” Walsh said. “It is one of the greatest honors for a player who can play on a global stage wearing a hockey sweater in his home country.
“Hockey fans around the world are about to be treated to extraordinary hockey where the world’s best players compete against each other for the glory of international hockey.”
The World Cup will introduce links to NHL rules, NHL referees, linemen, and NHL sizes.
The bidding process for host cities and venues is expected to begin in the coming months. NHL players will also return to the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in 2030 and return to the French Alps again.
Team Canada was perfect at the 2016 World Cup in Toronto.
– Field-level media
