Shooter David Pastrňák will also be able to present himself at the Beijing Olympics.
Dwyer Michael, ČTK
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The agreement was reached after months of negotiations between the three organizations to ensure the safe participation of NHL players in the Olympics. “I know I can speak for hockey fans around the world when I say that we absolutely welcome the decision to return to the Olympics for the best hockey,” said IIHF President René Fasel.
The Beijing Olympics will be the sixth games in a row that NHL players will be able to participate in. The breakthrough in this direction was the Olympics in Nagano in 1998, where the Czechs won a historic triumph.
NHL and NHLPA announce agreement with IIHF.
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— NHL (@NHL) September 3, 2021
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At the last tournament in Pyongyang in 2018, which after the extension was dominated by Russian hockey players over sensational finalists from Germany, the best players in the world could not start.
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“We welcome the NHL’s decision to allow its players to participate in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. All parties to the agreement are to be commended for this outstanding result,” said Kit McConnell, director of sports at the International Olympic Committee.
Many players will certainly welcome this step. It is a great prestige to represent your country under five circles. For some of the outstanding players in the overseas league, this could be the premiere participation in the Olympics, for example for the gunners Connor McDavid or David Pastrňák.
The NHL & NHLPA have reached an agreement with the IIHC that allows players to participate in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics ????
NHL players missed the 2018 Games following costs disputes.
In 2022, the IIHF & IOC will pay all travel/insurance costs for NHL players and guests. pic.twitter.com/90lDCh5RHc
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) September 3, 2021
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However, the agreement is flexible and may change with the evolving coronavirus situation. If necessary, NHL players do not have to participate in the Olympics.
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