"The NHL says it is disappointing that the main ice hockey venue for the Winter Olympics will not be ready until the new year and warned that its top players will not show up unless the ice is shown to be safe. The men's and women's tournaments are expected to be among the highlights of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games with the NHL stars showing up for the first time since 2014."
"However, the buildup continues to be marred by construction delays and questions over why the rink at the Santagiulia Arena in Milan is smaller and wider than in the NHL, as well as concerns over the quality of the ice. And while the International Olympic Committee (IOC) insisted on Tuesday that everything would be ready on time, the NHL commissioner, Gary Bettman, made it clear he was not entirely happy."
The main ice hockey venue will not be ready until the new year and the test event has been pushed back to 9-11 January. Construction delays have raised concerns about the rink's dimensions at the Santagiulia Arena, which is smaller and wider than NHL rinks, and about the quality and safety of the ice. The 14,700-seat arena must be capable of withstanding three games in a day to meet operational demands. Top NHL players are expected to participate only if the ice is proven safe and operational standards are met. The IOC maintains preparations will be completed on time despite setbacks.
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