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Hockey Fans Get Ready: World Cup of Hockey is Coming Back in 2028!

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Get your skates and jerseys ready, folks! The World Cup of Hockey is set to return in February 2028 with the best players battling it out on ice!

Exciting news for hockey enthusiasts across Canada and beyond! The World Cup of Hockey, a beloved international tournament that showcases the best of the best from the NHL, is making a highly anticipated return in February 2028. As fans eagerly await this showdown, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) are gearing up for greater international competitions. The tournament’s return promises an expansion of the hockey calendar that will set the stage for even more thrilling action on the ice.

This time around, the bidding process for host cities and venues is set to begin shortly, meaning we could see some iconic Canadian cities take the lead! The NHL and NHLPA are keen to reintroduce best-on-best hockey to the fans, and this tournament is just what they need to bring back the excitement. The World Cup of Hockey aims to create a regular cycle of competition with the Olympics, ensuring that every two years, fans are treated to some of the most exhilarating hockey matches imaginable.

On another puck-pushing note, Para hockey is also gaining momentum with the NHL and USA Hockey planning to host a special event titled 'Reeve Hockey.' This match will feature two of the world's finest Para hockey nations, generating support for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. It’s heartwarming to see such initiatives encouraging inclusivity while offering a platform for these exceptional athletes to excel and showcase their skills on the ice.

And if you thought hockey was just a Canadian endeavor, think again! Grand Forks Border Bruins alumni, Elvis Gorontzy-Slack, is currently heating up the ice in Germany as a professional player for the Weserstars Bremen. From the frozen lakes of Canada to the competitive leagues abroad, hockey continues to bring together players and fans from every corner of the globe, uniting us under our love for this thrilling sport.

Did you know that the last time the World Cup was held was in 2016, making its return in 2028 a full 12 years apart? As fans gear up for these epic games, let’s hope we get to see all our favorite NHL stars representing their countries proudly! Furthermore, with recent announcements in the sports world, it’s an exciting time for hockey lovers and an even better time to don your team colors!

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World Cup of Hockey to return in February 2028 (NHL.com)

Tournament jointly organized by NHL, NHLPA will expand calendar of international competition featuring League's players.

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World Cup of Hockey returns in 2028 (NHLPA.com)

International competition featuring the best hockey players in the world set for February 2028. Bidding process for host cities and venues to begin shortly.

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NHL, Hockey Canada and USA Hockey to Host 'Reeve Hockey ... (Canadian Paralympic Committee)

Two of the world's best Para hockey nations face-off in support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. A Canadian Paralympic Team Para ice hockey ...

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NHL, NHLPA to hold World Cup of Hockey in 2028 (Sportsnet.ca)

The 4 Nations Face-Off will give fans a long-awaited taste of best-on-best hockey but the NHL and NHLPA have even bigger plans for the next tournament in ...

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Border Bruins alum Slack enjoying German hockey (KIJHL)

Grand Forks Border Bruins alum Elvis Gorontzy-Slack (2019-20) is playing professional hockey with the Weserstars Bremen in Germany.

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La Coupe du monde de hockey de retour en 2028 (Le Droit)

Le commissaire de la LNH, Gary Bettman, et le directeur de l'AJLNH, Marty Walsh, ont fait l'annonce, moins de deux heures avant le début du premier match de ...

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Confrontation des 4 nations: une coupe du monde de hockey en 2028 (Le Journal de Montréal)

La participation des joueurs de la LNH à des compétitions internationales a souvent été en péril. Il appert qu'on entre dans une époque de certitude.

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NHL, NHLPA announce return of World Cup of Hockey in 2028 (Yahoo Canada Sports)

The NHL and NHL Players' Association envision a continuing cycle of alternating Olympics and World Cups every two years.

La Coupe du monde de hockey sera de retour en 2028 (La Presse)

« Les compétitions internationales réunissant les meilleurs joueurs sont très importantes pour nos joueurs. Représenter leur pays sur la patinoire fait partie de leur ADN et les partisans de hockey en raffolent », a commenté le commissaire de la LNH, Gary ...

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Le programme qui a changé le hockey américain (Le Journal de Montréal)

Quand on écoute les joueurs américains parler, le Programme national de développement est presque comme une secte.

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World Cup of Hockey to return in 2028, NHL and NHLPA say (NBC Connecticut)

The World Cup of Hockey is returning in 2028, setting the stage for the sport to get on a routine with the world's best players every other year.

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Ontario minor hockey league team handed 14 losses — over ... (Globalnews.ca)

The parents of a minor hockey team in Ontario are crying foul after the Greater Toronto Hockey League handed the team 14 losses over a paperwork error.

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La Coupe du monde de hockey de retour en février 2028 (NHL.com)

Le tournoi sera organisé conjointement par la LNH et l'AJLNH; les villes hôtes pourront poser leur candidature dans les prochains mois.

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World Cup of Hockey to be held in alternating Olympic cycles - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The World Cup of Hockey will return in February 2028 on a regular cadence, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Wednesday in a joint news conference with ...

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NHL, Players' Association announce World Cup of Hockey ... (CBC.ca)

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players' Association executive director Marty Walsh announced the return of the World Cup of Hockey on Wednesday ...

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