National Hockey League declares that its players will not be competing in Beijing
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman: “We look forward to Olympic participation in 2026.” Tampa Bay Lightning’s Hedman: “It’s a bummer for us, you don’t know if you will get another chance.”
Steve Levy Set to Serve as Master of Ceremonies for 2019 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
North American League Welcomes PyeongChang Participation
(ATR) At least one North American hockey league will authorize players to go to the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics.
Bettman Slams Door on NHL in PyeongChang 2018
(ATR) NHL commissioner says “We are dead set against disrupting our seasons."
IIHF President Explains Looming Olympic Deadline
(ATR) Timeline for an NHL deadline will be clearer after IIHF President Rene Fasel speaks with member federations.
IOC President Meets with NHL Over PyeongChang Stalemate
(ATR) NHL commissioner and owners assert it's no longer in their best interest to participate at PyeongChang 2018.
Golden 25 - #9 - Rene Fasel/Gary Bettman
(ATR) Whether NHL players come to the 2018 Winter Olympics is the question.
NHL Owners Against PyeongChang Participation
(ATR) Deadline looms to decide whether NHL players will compete at 2018 Winter Games.
Time Running Out for NHL to Determine Olympic Participation -- Federations Focus
(ATR) Also: Isinbayeva running for ARAF presidency; FIFA ..., summer federations leadership changes.
NHL Players "Cautiously Optimistic" Over Olympics
(ATR) NHL Players’ Association Executive Director Don Fehr tells Around the Rings he’s “cautiously optimistic” after the latest negotiations over NHL participation at Sochi 2014.
