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 NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh.

The goal is to have an international tournament every other year, with players going to the Olympics in 2026 and ’30.

The 4 Nations Face-Off is just the beginning of the National Hockey League’s return to the world stage. As the first ...

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed that the 2028 World Cup of Hockey will be held. He called for cities to submit bids ...

The World Cup of Hockey, last played in 2016, will return in February 2028 with hopes of commanding a regular place on the ...

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

The World Cup of Hockey 2028 will be played on NHL-sized rinks using NHL rules and officiated by NHL officials. Other ...

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

Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar might be the Mount Rushmore of this tournament, and they are ...

It's not as big as an Olympic hockey tournament, but national pride will be on the line during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

MONTREAL (AP) — The World Cup of Hockey is returning three years from now. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association unveiled plans Tuesday to host a tournament in early 2028, aiming for February. The goal ...