![]() Therefore, with stringent health protocols once again in place, we will begin utilizing available dates during the Feb. “Our focus and goal have been and must remain to responsibly and safely complete the entirety of the NHL regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs in a timely manner. We look forward to Olympic participation in 2026. We certainly acknowledge and appreciate the efforts made by the International Olympic Committee, the International Ice Hockey Federation and the Beijing Organizing Committee to host NHL Players but current circumstances have made it impossible for us to proceed despite everyone’s best efforts. 23 - Olympic participation is no longer feasible. “Unfortunately, given the profound disruption to the NHL’s regular-season schedule caused by recent COVID-related events - 50 games already have been postponed through Dec. Accordingly, we have waited as long as possible to make this decision while exploring every available option to enable our Players to participate in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games,” said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. ![]() “The National Hockey League respects and admires the desire of NHL Players to represent their countries and participate in a ‘best on best’ tournament. The decision comes as COVID-19 cases around the league have surged, forcing the NHL to pause its season from Dec. The NHL and NHLPA have agreed to withdraw from participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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