The National Hockey League and the NHL Players Association have lost significant ground in the international game, but the two entities intend to make up for it. Commissioner Gary Bettman sat side by side with PA executive director Marty Walsh,

The World Cup of Hockey 2028 will be played on NHL-sized rinks using NHL rules and officiated by NHL officials. Other competition details will be determined by the NHLPA and NHL in consultation with third parties, where appropriate, in the coming months.

The league and union still have to hash out details like the host city (or cities), Russian participation and participating countries.