News Alert: NHL players won't participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics after surge of coronavirus cases and its schedule stoppage
| Two people with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed the decision about Olympic participation, although an official announcement has not been made. A crush of coronavirus cases compelled the league to halt its schedule this week and forced tough questions about Olympic participation ahead of the Beijing Games, which are scheduled to begin in February. |
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| | | | News Alert | Dec. 21, 5:02 p.m. EST | | | | | Two people with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed the decision about Olympic participation, although an official announcement has not been made. A crush of coronavirus cases compelled the league to halt its schedule this week and forced tough questions about Olympic participation ahead of the Beijing Games, which are scheduled to begin in February. | | | | | |
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