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NHL, Players' Association announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

The World Cup of Hockey will return in 2028, with plans for a tournament featuring the world's best players every other year, as announced by the NHL and NHL Players' Association.
The NHL and NHL Players' Association aim to host the tournament in February, around the same time as the Olympics, according to Commissioner Gary Bettman.
Questions remain regarding Russia's participation due to ongoing political issues, but there is hope for Russian athletes' return as the events approach.
The World Cup will be conducted without the International Ice Hockey Federation and will include at least eight teams.

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